Chapter XIX

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

From this reading He missed his niece more than he would admit even to himself.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading And although it is true that his mind had become tainted with suspicion of her truth and honesty, he would have been ready and willing to receive her back and to forget the doubts which he could not wholly stifle.

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

From this reading And although it is true that his mind had become tainted with suspicion of her truth and honesty, he would have been ready and willing to receive her back and to forget the doubts which he could not wholly stifle.

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

From this reading But Nell was sharpsighted enough to understand this state of feeling, as revealed to her unconsciously by her uncle in his letters.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading And although it is true that his mind had become tainted with suspicion of her truth and honesty, he would have been ready and willing to receive her back and to forget the doubts which he could not wholly stifle.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading In the weeks which followed Nell’s departure for London the spirits of her uncle declined day by day until the red-faced, genial innkeeper had become little more than the shadow of his former self.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading And although it is true that his mind had become tainted with suspicion of her truth and honesty, he would have been ready and willing to receive her back and to forget the doubts which he could not wholly stifle.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Nell was sharpsighted enough to understand this state of feeling, as revealed to her unconsciously by her uncle in his letters.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the weeks which followed Nell’s departure for London the spirits of her uncle declined day by day until the red-faced, genial innkeeper had become little more than the shadow of his former self.

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From this reading So she made excuses for remaining in London, and George Claris was left lonely.

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

From this reading And although it is true that his mind had become tainted with suspicion of her truth and honesty, he would have been ready and willing to receive her back and to forget the doubts which he could not wholly stifle.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading In the weeks which followed Nell’s departure for London the spirits of her uncle declined day by day until the red-faced, genial innkeeper had become little more than the shadow of his former self.

past form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading In the weeks which followed Nell’s departure for London the spirits of her uncle declined day by day until the red-faced, genial innkeeper had become little more than the shadow of his former self.

the act of departing

From this reading In the weeks which followed Nell’s departure for London the spirits of her uncle declined day by day until the red-faced, genial innkeeper had become little more than the shadow of his former self.

plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something

From this reading And although it is true that his mind had become tainted with suspicion of her truth and honesty, he would have been ready and willing to receive her back and to forget the doubts which he could not wholly stifle.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading But Nell was sharpsighted enough to understand this state of feeling, as revealed to her unconsciously by her uncle in his letters.

divisible by two

From this reading He missed his niece more than he would admit even to himself.

plural of “excuse” — a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.

From this reading So she made excuses for remaining in London, and George Claris was left lonely.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading But Nell was sharpsighted enough to understand this state of feeling, as revealed to her unconsciously by her uncle in his letters.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading In the weeks which followed Nell’s departure for London the spirits of her uncle declined day by day until the red-faced, genial innkeeper had become little more than the shadow of his former self.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the weeks which followed Nell’s departure for London the spirits of her uncle declined day by day until the red-faced, genial innkeeper had become little more than the shadow of his former self.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading And although it is true that his mind had become tainted with suspicion of her truth and honesty, he would have been ready and willing to receive her back and to forget the doubts which he could not wholly stifle.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading In the weeks which followed Nell’s departure for London the spirits of her uncle declined day by day until the red-faced, genial innkeeper had become little more than the shadow of his former self.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading In the weeks which followed Nell’s departure for London the spirits of her uncle declined day by day until the red-faced, genial innkeeper had become little more than the shadow of his former self.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading So she made excuses for remaining in London, and George Claris was left lonely.

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

From this reading In the weeks which followed Nell’s departure for London the spirits of her uncle declined day by day until the red-faced, genial innkeeper had become little more than the shadow of his former self.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading And although it is true that his mind had become tainted with suspicion of her truth and honesty, he would have been ready and willing to receive her back and to forget the doubts which he could not wholly stifle.

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

From this reading He missed his niece more than he would admit even to himself.

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

From this reading In the weeks which followed Nell’s departure for London the spirits of her uncle declined day by day until the red-faced, genial innkeeper had become little more than the shadow of his former self.

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

From this reading He missed his niece more than he would admit even to himself.

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

From this reading In the weeks which followed Nell’s departure for London the spirits of her uncle declined day by day until the red-faced, genial innkeeper had become little more than the shadow of his former self.

the quality of being honest

From this reading And although it is true that his mind had become tainted with suspicion of her truth and honesty, he would have been ready and willing to receive her back and to forget the doubts which he could not wholly stifle.

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

From this reading In the weeks which followed Nell’s departure for London the spirits of her uncle declined day by day until the red-faced, genial innkeeper had become little more than the shadow of his former self.

the owner or manager of an inn

From this reading In the weeks which followed Nell’s departure for London the spirits of her uncle declined day by day until the red-faced, genial innkeeper had become little more than the shadow of his former self.

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

From this reading And although it is true that his mind had become tainted with suspicion of her truth and honesty, he would have been ready and willing to receive her back and to forget the doubts which he could not wholly stifle.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And although it is true that his mind had become tainted with suspicion of her truth and honesty, he would have been ready and willing to receive her back and to forget the doubts which he could not wholly stifle.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading So she made excuses for remaining in London, and George Claris was left lonely.

the literary culture

From this reading But Nell was sharpsighted enough to understand this state of feeling, as revealed to her unconsciously by her uncle in his letters.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In the weeks which followed Nell’s departure for London the spirits of her uncle declined day by day until the red-faced, genial innkeeper had become little more than the shadow of his former self.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading In the weeks which followed Nell’s departure for London the spirits of her uncle declined day by day until the red-faced, genial innkeeper had become little more than the shadow of his former self.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading So she made excuses for remaining in London, and George Claris was left lonely.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading So she made excuses for remaining in London, and George Claris was left lonely.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading And although it is true that his mind had become tainted with suspicion of her truth and honesty, he would have been ready and willing to receive her back and to forget the doubts which he could not wholly stifle.

not caught with the senses or the mind

From this reading He missed his niece more than he would admit even to himself.

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

From this reading In the weeks which followed Nell’s departure for London the spirits of her uncle declined day by day until the red-faced, genial innkeeper had become little more than the shadow of his former self.

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From this reading But Nell was sharpsighted enough to understand this state of feeling, as revealed to her unconsciously by her uncle in his letters.

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

From this reading In the weeks which followed Nell’s departure for London the spirits of her uncle declined day by day until the red-faced, genial innkeeper had become little more than the shadow of his former self.

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading He missed his niece more than he would admit even to himself.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And although it is true that his mind had become tainted with suspicion of her truth and honesty, he would have been ready and willing to receive her back and to forget the doubts which he could not wholly stifle.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the weeks which followed Nell’s departure for London the spirits of her uncle declined day by day until the red-faced, genial innkeeper had become little more than the shadow of his former self.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading And although it is true that his mind had become tainted with suspicion of her truth and honesty, he would have been ready and willing to receive her back and to forget the doubts which he could not wholly stifle.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading And although it is true that his mind had become tainted with suspicion of her truth and honesty, he would have been ready and willing to receive her back and to forget the doubts which he could not wholly stifle.

(especially of the face) reddened or suffused with or as if with blood from emotion or exertion

From this reading In the weeks which followed Nell’s departure for London the spirits of her uncle declined day by day until the red-faced, genial innkeeper had become little more than the shadow of his former self.

not used up

From this reading So she made excuses for remaining in London, and George Claris was left lonely.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading But Nell was sharpsighted enough to understand this state of feeling, as revealed to her unconsciously by her uncle in his letters.

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading In the weeks which followed Nell’s departure for London the spirits of her uncle declined day by day until the red-faced, genial innkeeper had become little more than the shadow of his former self.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading In the weeks which followed Nell’s departure for London the spirits of her uncle declined day by day until the red-faced, genial innkeeper had become little more than the shadow of his former self.

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

From this reading But Nell was sharpsighted enough to understand this state of feeling, as revealed to her unconsciously by her uncle in his letters.

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

From this reading So she made excuses for remaining in London, and George Claris was left lonely.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So she made excuses for remaining in London, and George Claris was left lonely.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading In the weeks which followed Nell’s departure for London the spirits of her uncle declined day by day until the red-faced, genial innkeeper had become little more than the shadow of his former self.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading But Nell was sharpsighted enough to understand this state of feeling, as revealed to her unconsciously by her uncle in his letters.

suppress in order to conceal or hide

From this reading And although it is true that his mind had become tainted with suspicion of her truth and honesty, he would have been ready and willing to receive her back and to forget the doubts which he could not wholly stifle.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading And although it is true that his mind had become tainted with suspicion of her truth and honesty, he would have been ready and willing to receive her back and to forget the doubts which he could not wholly stifle.

touched by rot or decay

From this reading And although it is true that his mind had become tainted with suspicion of her truth and honesty, he would have been ready and willing to receive her back and to forget the doubts which he could not wholly stifle.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In the weeks which followed Nell’s departure for London the spirits of her uncle declined day by day until the red-faced, genial innkeeper had become little more than the shadow of his former self.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And although it is true that his mind had become tainted with suspicion of her truth and honesty, he would have been ready and willing to receive her back and to forget the doubts which he could not wholly stifle.

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

From this reading In the weeks which followed Nell’s departure for London the spirits of her uncle declined day by day until the red-faced, genial innkeeper had become little more than the shadow of his former self.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading But Nell was sharpsighted enough to understand this state of feeling, as revealed to her unconsciously by her uncle in his letters.

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

From this reading He missed his niece more than he would admit even to himself.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading And although it is true that his mind had become tainted with suspicion of her truth and honesty, he would have been ready and willing to receive her back and to forget the doubts which he could not wholly stifle.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading And although it is true that his mind had become tainted with suspicion of her truth and honesty, he would have been ready and willing to receive her back and to forget the doubts which he could not wholly stifle.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading In the weeks which followed Nell’s departure for London the spirits of her uncle declined day by day until the red-faced, genial innkeeper had become little more than the shadow of his former self.

without awareness

From this reading But Nell was sharpsighted enough to understand this state of feeling, as revealed to her unconsciously by her uncle in his letters.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading But Nell was sharpsighted enough to understand this state of feeling, as revealed to her unconsciously by her uncle in his letters.

up to a particular time

From this reading In the weeks which followed Nell’s departure for London the spirits of her uncle declined day by day until the red-faced, genial innkeeper had become little more than the shadow of his former self.

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

From this reading But Nell was sharpsighted enough to understand this state of feeling, as revealed to her unconsciously by her uncle in his letters.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading In the weeks which followed Nell’s departure for London the spirits of her uncle declined day by day until the red-faced, genial innkeeper had become little more than the shadow of his former self.

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

From this reading In the weeks which followed Nell’s departure for London the spirits of her uncle declined day by day until the red-faced, genial innkeeper had become little more than the shadow of his former self.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading And although it is true that his mind had become tainted with suspicion of her truth and honesty, he would have been ready and willing to receive her back and to forget the doubts which he could not wholly stifle.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading And although it is true that his mind had become tainted with suspicion of her truth and honesty, he would have been ready and willing to receive her back and to forget the doubts which he could not wholly stifle.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And although it is true that his mind had become tainted with suspicion of her truth and honesty, he would have been ready and willing to receive her back and to forget the doubts which he could not wholly stifle.

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

From this reading He missed his niece more than he would admit even to himself.