Chapter XXI

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

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

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

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

react verbally

From this reading That was the question which Mr. Lowther set himself to answer.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

-ing form of “arouse” — call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

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

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

a sudden desire

From this reading “It means something more than the caprice of a shallow-hearted jilt,” he thought, as he rested on his oars and lighted his cigar.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading “It means something more than the caprice of a shallow-hearted jilt,” he thought, as he rested on his oars and lighted his cigar.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

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

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

with intention; in an intentional manner

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

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

From this reading What did it mean?

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

accept an excuse for

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

give expression to

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

stop blaming or grant forgiveness

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

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

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

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From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

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

From this reading “It means something more than the caprice of a shallow-hearted jilt,” he thought, as he rested on his oars and lighted his cigar.

New Zealand mountaineer who in 1953 first attained the summit of Mount Everest with his Sherpa guide Tenzing Norgay (born in 1919)

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

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

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

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

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

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

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading TAKING IT QUIETLY.

cast aside capriciously or unfeelingly

From this reading “It means something more than the caprice of a shallow-hearted jilt,” he thought, as he rested on his oars and lighted his cigar.

and nothing more

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

set afire or burning

From this reading “It means something more than the caprice of a shallow-hearted jilt,” he thought, as he rested on his oars and lighted his cigar.

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From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

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 “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

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From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

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

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading What did it mean?

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading “It means something more than the caprice of a shallow-hearted jilt,” he thought, as he rested on his oars and lighted his cigar.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

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

From this reading “It means something more than the caprice of a shallow-hearted jilt,” he thought, as he rested on his oars and lighted his cigar.

a form of address for a man

From this reading That was the question which Mr. Lowther set himself to answer.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

a brief written record

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

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

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat

From this reading “It means something more than the caprice of a shallow-hearted jilt,” he thought, as he rested on his oars and lighted his cigar.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

and nothing more

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

past form of “ponder” — reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading That was the question which Mr. Lowther set himself to answer.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

with low volume

From this reading TAKING IT QUIETLY.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading “It means something more than the caprice of a shallow-hearted jilt,” he thought, as he rested on his oars and lighted his cigar.

absentminded dreaming while awake

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

the act of rowing as a sport

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

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

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading That was the question which Mr. Lowther set himself to answer.

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From this reading “It means something more than the caprice of a shallow-hearted jilt,” he thought, as he rested on his oars and lighted his cigar.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

lacking brightness or color; dull

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading “It means something more than the caprice of a shallow-hearted jilt,” he thought, as he rested on his oars and lighted his cigar.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading TAKING IT QUIETLY.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading “It means something more than the caprice of a shallow-hearted jilt,” he thought, as he rested on his oars and lighted his cigar.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That was the question which Mr. Lowther set himself to answer.

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

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

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

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading “It means something more than the caprice of a shallow-hearted jilt,” he thought, as he rested on his oars and lighted his cigar.

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

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

communicated in words

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

precisely as stated

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

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

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

someone who drives or rides in a boat

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What did it mean?

in or at the place that

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

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

From this reading That was the question which Mr. Lowther set himself to answer.

which person or people

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.

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

From this reading “If you could know all, Harcourt, as you never can, you might excuse--you might forgive----” Harcourt Lowther, very quick of apprehension always, especially so where his own interests were concerned, had taken careful note of these broken sentences uttered by Maude Hillary, and, rowing Londonwards in the summer darkness, pondered on them long and deliberately, only arousing himself now and then from his sombre reverie, in order to express his profound contempt for some amateur waterman who was just saved from a foul by the superior skill of the young officer.