Chapter XVIII

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Neither failure daunted him, and he was convinced that she knew more of the case than she was willing to admit; but it was obvious that he was not the man to appeal to the fragment of heart she had brought from East Prussia.

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

From this reading Neither failure daunted him, and he was convinced that she knew more of the case than she was willing to admit; but it was obvious that he was not the man to appeal to the fragment of heart she had brought from East Prussia.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading Neither failure daunted him, and he was convinced that she knew more of the case than she was willing to admit; but it was obvious that he was not the man to appeal to the fragment of heart she had brought from East Prussia.

a feeling of craving something

From this reading Young Bruce had had no appetite for his part in the Balfame drama.

excessively forward

From this reading He had presented himself at the back door, however, at eight o'clock on the night of the interview with the heroine, assuming that Frieda would be moving at her usual snail's pace from the day of work toward the evening of leisure.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had presented himself at the back door, however, at eight o'clock on the night of the interview with the heroine, assuming that Frieda would be moving at her usual snail's pace from the day of work toward the evening of leisure.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He had presented himself at the back door, however, at eight o'clock on the night of the interview with the heroine, assuming that Frieda would be moving at her usual snail's pace from the day of work toward the evening of leisure.

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From this reading Young Bruce had had no appetite for his part in the Balfame drama.

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

From this reading He had presented himself at the back door, however, at eight o'clock on the night of the interview with the heroine, assuming that Frieda would be moving at her usual snail's pace from the day of work toward the evening of leisure.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Neither failure daunted him, and he was convinced that she knew more of the case than she was willing to admit; but it was obvious that he was not the man to appeal to the fragment of heart she had brought from East Prussia.

Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)

From this reading Young Bruce had had no appetite for his part in the Balfame drama.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Neither failure daunted him, and he was convinced that she knew more of the case than she was willing to admit; but it was obvious that he was not the man to appeal to the fragment of heart she had brought from East Prussia.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Neither failure daunted him, and he was convinced that she knew more of the case than she was willing to admit; but it was obvious that he was not the man to appeal to the fragment of heart she had brought from East Prussia.

having a sweet nature befitting an angel or cherub

From this reading When he persisted, thrusting his cherubic countenance through the window, she threatened him with the hose.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading Neither failure daunted him, and he was convinced that she knew more of the case than she was willing to admit; but it was obvious that he was not the man to appeal to the fragment of heart she had brought from East Prussia.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading When he persisted, thrusting his cherubic countenance through the window, she threatened him with the hose.

caused to show discomposure

From this reading Neither failure daunted him, and he was convinced that she knew more of the case than she was willing to admit; but it was obvious that he was not the man to appeal to the fragment of heart she had brought from East Prussia.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He had presented himself at the back door, however, at eight o'clock on the night of the interview with the heroine, assuming that Frieda would be moving at her usual snail's pace from the day of work toward the evening of leisure.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading He had presented himself at the back door, however, at eight o'clock on the night of the interview with the heroine, assuming that Frieda would be moving at her usual snail's pace from the day of work toward the evening of leisure.

a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading Young Bruce had had no appetite for his part in the Balfame drama.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Neither failure daunted him, and he was convinced that she knew more of the case than she was willing to admit; but it was obvious that he was not the man to appeal to the fragment of heart she had brought from East Prussia.

being one more than seven

From this reading He had presented himself at the back door, however, at eight o'clock on the night of the interview with the heroine, assuming that Frieda would be moving at her usual snail's pace from the day of work toward the evening of leisure.

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

From this reading He had presented himself at the back door, however, at eight o'clock on the night of the interview with the heroine, assuming that Frieda would be moving at her usual snail's pace from the day of work toward the evening of leisure.

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

From this reading She slammed the door in his face.

an act that fails

From this reading Neither failure daunted him, and he was convinced that she knew more of the case than she was willing to admit; but it was obvious that he was not the man to appeal to the fragment of heart she had brought from East Prussia.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Young Bruce had had no appetite for his part in the Balfame drama.

A small part broken or separated off something larger.

From this reading Neither failure daunted him, and he was convinced that she knew more of the case than she was willing to admit; but it was obvious that he was not the man to appeal to the fragment of heart she had brought from East Prussia.

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From this reading He had presented himself at the back door, however, at eight o'clock on the night of the interview with the heroine, assuming that Frieda would be moving at her usual snail's pace from the day of work toward the evening of leisure.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had presented himself at the back door, however, at eight o'clock on the night of the interview with the heroine, assuming that Frieda would be moving at her usual snail's pace from the day of work toward the evening of leisure.

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

From this reading Young Bruce had had no appetite for his part in the Balfame drama.

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

From this reading He had presented himself at the back door, however, at eight o'clock on the night of the interview with the heroine, assuming that Frieda would be moving at her usual snail's pace from the day of work toward the evening of leisure.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Neither failure daunted him, and he was convinced that she knew more of the case than she was willing to admit; but it was obvious that he was not the man to appeal to the fragment of heart she had brought from East Prussia.

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

From this reading He had presented himself at the back door, however, at eight o'clock on the night of the interview with the heroine, assuming that Frieda would be moving at her usual snail's pace from the day of work toward the evening of leisure.

the main good female character in a work of fiction

From this reading He had presented himself at the back door, however, at eight o'clock on the night of the interview with the heroine, assuming that Frieda would be moving at her usual snail's pace from the day of work toward the evening of leisure.

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

From this reading When he persisted, thrusting his cherubic countenance through the window, she threatened him with the hose.

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

From this reading He had presented himself at the back door, however, at eight o'clock on the night of the interview with the heroine, assuming that Frieda would be moving at her usual snail's pace from the day of work toward the evening of leisure.

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

From this reading Young Bruce had had no appetite for his part in the Balfame drama.

socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)

From this reading When he persisted, thrusting his cherubic countenance through the window, she threatened him with the hose.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He had presented himself at the back door, however, at eight o'clock on the night of the interview with the heroine, assuming that Frieda would be moving at her usual snail's pace from the day of work toward the evening of leisure.

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

From this reading Young Bruce had had no appetite for his part in the Balfame drama.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading He had presented himself at the back door, however, at eight o'clock on the night of the interview with the heroine, assuming that Frieda would be moving at her usual snail's pace from the day of work toward the evening of leisure.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Neither failure daunted him, and he was convinced that she knew more of the case than she was willing to admit; but it was obvious that he was not the man to appeal to the fragment of heart she had brought from East Prussia.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Neither failure daunted him, and he was convinced that she knew more of the case than she was willing to admit; but it was obvious that he was not the man to appeal to the fragment of heart she had brought from East Prussia.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading He had presented himself at the back door, however, at eight o'clock on the night of the interview with the heroine, assuming that Frieda would be moving at her usual snail's pace from the day of work toward the evening of leisure.

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

From this reading Neither failure daunted him, and he was convinced that she knew more of the case than she was willing to admit; but it was obvious that he was not the man to appeal to the fragment of heart she had brought from East Prussia.

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

From this reading Neither failure daunted him, and he was convinced that she knew more of the case than she was willing to admit; but it was obvious that he was not the man to appeal to the fragment of heart she had brought from East Prussia.

in motion

From this reading He had presented himself at the back door, however, at eight o'clock on the night of the interview with the heroine, assuming that Frieda would be moving at her usual snail's pace from the day of work toward the evening of leisure.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Neither failure daunted him, and he was convinced that she knew more of the case than she was willing to admit; but it was obvious that he was not the man to appeal to the fragment of heart she had brought from East Prussia.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading He had presented himself at the back door, however, at eight o'clock on the night of the interview with the heroine, assuming that Frieda would be moving at her usual snail's pace from the day of work toward the evening of leisure.

not any; not one

From this reading Young Bruce had had no appetite for his part in the Balfame drama.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Neither failure daunted him, and he was convinced that she knew more of the case than she was willing to admit; but it was obvious that he was not the man to appeal to the fragment of heart she had brought from East Prussia.

according to the clock

From this reading He had presented himself at the back door, however, at eight o'clock on the night of the interview with the heroine, assuming that Frieda would be moving at her usual snail's pace from the day of work toward the evening of leisure.

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

From this reading Neither failure daunted him, and he was convinced that she knew more of the case than she was willing to admit; but it was obvious that he was not the man to appeal to the fragment of heart she had brought from East Prussia.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had presented himself at the back door, however, at eight o'clock on the night of the interview with the heroine, assuming that Frieda would be moving at her usual snail's pace from the day of work toward the evening of leisure.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had presented himself at the back door, however, at eight o'clock on the night of the interview with the heroine, assuming that Frieda would be moving at her usual snail's pace from the day of work toward the evening of leisure.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading He had presented himself at the back door, however, at eight o'clock on the night of the interview with the heroine, assuming that Frieda would be moving at her usual snail's pace from the day of work toward the evening of leisure.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Young Bruce had had no appetite for his part in the Balfame drama.

past form of “persist” — continue to exist

From this reading When he persisted, thrusting his cherubic countenance through the window, she threatened him with the hose.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He had presented himself at the back door, however, at eight o'clock on the night of the interview with the heroine, assuming that Frieda would be moving at her usual snail's pace from the day of work toward the evening of leisure.

a former kingdom in north-central Europe including present-day northern Germany and northern Poland

From this reading Neither failure daunted him, and he was convinced that she knew more of the case than she was willing to admit; but it was obvious that he was not the man to appeal to the fragment of heart she had brought from East Prussia.

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

From this reading She slammed the door in his face.

inflected form of “slam” — close violently

From this reading She slammed the door in his face.

possessive form of “snail” — freshwater or marine or terrestrial gastropod mollusk usually having an external enclosing spiral shell

From this reading He had presented himself at the back door, however, at eight o'clock on the night of the interview with the heroine, assuming that Frieda would be moving at her usual snail's pace from the day of work toward the evening of leisure.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Neither failure daunted him, and he was convinced that she knew more of the case than she was willing to admit; but it was obvious that he was not the man to appeal to the fragment of heart she had brought from East Prussia.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had presented himself at the back door, however, at eight o'clock on the night of the interview with the heroine, assuming that Frieda would be moving at her usual snail's pace from the day of work toward the evening of leisure.

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

From this reading Young Bruce had had no appetite for his part in the Balfame drama.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading When he persisted, thrusting his cherubic countenance through the window, she threatened him with the hose.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading When he persisted, thrusting his cherubic countenance through the window, she threatened him with the hose.

a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)

From this reading When he persisted, thrusting his cherubic countenance through the window, she threatened him with the hose.

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

From this reading Neither failure daunted him, and he was convinced that she knew more of the case than she was willing to admit; but it was obvious that he was not the man to appeal to the fragment of heart she had brought from East Prussia.

in the direction of

From this reading He had presented himself at the back door, however, at eight o'clock on the night of the interview with the heroine, assuming that Frieda would be moving at her usual snail's pace from the day of work toward the evening of leisure.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading He had presented himself at the back door, however, at eight o'clock on the night of the interview with the heroine, assuming that Frieda would be moving at her usual snail's pace from the day of work toward the evening of leisure.

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

From this reading Neither failure daunted him, and he was convinced that she knew more of the case than she was willing to admit; but it was obvious that he was not the man to appeal to the fragment of heart she had brought from East Prussia.

at the time that

From this reading When he persisted, thrusting his cherubic countenance through the window, she threatened him with the hose.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading Neither failure daunted him, and he was convinced that she knew more of the case than she was willing to admit; but it was obvious that he was not the man to appeal to the fragment of heart she had brought from East Prussia.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading When he persisted, thrusting his cherubic countenance through the window, she threatened him with the hose.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had presented himself at the back door, however, at eight o'clock on the night of the interview with the heroine, assuming that Frieda would be moving at her usual snail's pace from the day of work toward the evening of leisure.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading He had presented himself at the back door, however, at eight o'clock on the night of the interview with the heroine, assuming that Frieda would be moving at her usual snail's pace from the day of work toward the evening of leisure.

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

From this reading He had presented himself at the back door, however, at eight o'clock on the night of the interview with the heroine, assuming that Frieda would be moving at her usual snail's pace from the day of work toward the evening of leisure.

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

From this reading Young Bruce had had no appetite for his part in the Balfame drama.