Chapter XXXVIII

past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something

From this reading He accounted for what he had brought, and explained why he had brought it and at whose request.

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

From this reading He noted the elder man’s despondent attitude, he read the lines which anxiety had deepened on his brow, and his assumed gaiety fell from him.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading He noted the elder man’s despondent attitude, he read the lines which anxiety had deepened on his brow, and his assumed gaiety fell from him.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading He noted the elder man’s despondent attitude, he read the lines which anxiety had deepened on his brow, and his assumed gaiety fell from him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The banker looked at the money lying at his feet.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading He noted the elder man’s despondent attitude, he read the lines which anxiety had deepened on his brow, and his assumed gaiety fell from him.

a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank

From this reading The banker looked at the money lying at his feet.

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

From this reading He accounted for what he had brought, and explained why he had brought it and at whose request.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading He noted the elder man’s despondent attitude, he read the lines which anxiety had deepened on his brow, and his assumed gaiety fell from him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He longed to say something that might comfort the other, but _mauvaise honte_ and the reserve of years were too much for him, and instead he rapidly and succinctly told his tale, running over what had happened in London and on the road.

(of weather or climate) physically mild

From this reading Clement looked at his father.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading He longed to say something that might comfort the other, but _mauvaise honte_ and the reserve of years were too much for him, and instead he rapidly and succinctly told his tale, running over what had happened in London and on the road.

past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked

From this reading He noted the elder man’s despondent attitude, he read the lines which anxiety had deepened on his brow, and his assumed gaiety fell from him.

without or almost without hope

From this reading He noted the elder man’s despondent attitude, he read the lines which anxiety had deepened on his brow, and his assumed gaiety fell from him.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading He noted the elder man’s despondent attitude, he read the lines which anxiety had deepened on his brow, and his assumed gaiety fell from him.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading He accounted for what he had brought, and explained why he had brought it and at whose request.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Clement looked at his father.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The banker looked at the money lying at his feet.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading He noted the elder man’s despondent attitude, he read the lines which anxiety had deepened on his brow, and his assumed gaiety fell from him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He longed to say something that might comfort the other, but _mauvaise honte_ and the reserve of years were too much for him, and instead he rapidly and succinctly told his tale, running over what had happened in London and on the road.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He noted the elder man’s despondent attitude, he read the lines which anxiety had deepened on his brow, and his assumed gaiety fell from him.

a gay feeling

From this reading He noted the elder man’s despondent attitude, he read the lines which anxiety had deepened on his brow, and his assumed gaiety fell from him.

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

From this reading He noted the elder man’s despondent attitude, he read the lines which anxiety had deepened on his brow, and his assumed gaiety fell from him.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading He longed to say something that might comfort the other, but _mauvaise honte_ and the reserve of years were too much for him, and instead he rapidly and succinctly told his tale, running over what had happened in London and on the road.

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

From this reading He noted the elder man’s despondent attitude, he read the lines which anxiety had deepened on his brow, and his assumed gaiety fell from him.

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

From this reading He noted the elder man’s despondent attitude, he read the lines which anxiety had deepened on his brow, and his assumed gaiety fell from him.

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

From this reading The banker looked at the money lying at his feet.

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From this reading He longed to say something that might comfort the other, but _mauvaise honte_ and the reserve of years were too much for him, and instead he rapidly and succinctly told his tale, running over what had happened in London and on the road.

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

From this reading He longed to say something that might comfort the other, but _mauvaise honte_ and the reserve of years were too much for him, and instead he rapidly and succinctly told his tale, running over what had happened in London and on the road.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading He longed to say something that might comfort the other, but _mauvaise honte_ and the reserve of years were too much for him, and instead he rapidly and succinctly told his tale, running over what had happened in London and on the road.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He accounted for what he had brought, and explained why he had brought it and at whose request.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading He noted the elder man’s despondent attitude, he read the lines which anxiety had deepened on his brow, and his assumed gaiety fell from him.

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

From this reading He longed to say something that might comfort the other, but _mauvaise honte_ and the reserve of years were too much for him, and instead he rapidly and succinctly told his tale, running over what had happened in London and on the road.

past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading He longed to say something that might comfort the other, but _mauvaise honte_ and the reserve of years were too much for him, and instead he rapidly and succinctly told his tale, running over what had happened in London and on the road.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The banker looked at the money lying at his feet.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading The banker looked at the money lying at his feet.

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

From this reading He noted the elder man’s despondent attitude, he read the lines which anxiety had deepened on his brow, and his assumed gaiety fell from him.

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

From this reading He longed to say something that might comfort the other, but _mauvaise honte_ and the reserve of years were too much for him, and instead he rapidly and succinctly told his tale, running over what had happened in London and on the road.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He longed to say something that might comfort the other, but _mauvaise honte_ and the reserve of years were too much for him, and instead he rapidly and succinctly told his tale, running over what had happened in London and on the road.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading The banker looked at the money lying at his feet.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He longed to say something that might comfort the other, but _mauvaise honte_ and the reserve of years were too much for him, and instead he rapidly and succinctly told his tale, running over what had happened in London and on the road.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading He noted the elder man’s despondent attitude, he read the lines which anxiety had deepened on his brow, and his assumed gaiety fell from him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He longed to say something that might comfort the other, but _mauvaise honte_ and the reserve of years were too much for him, and instead he rapidly and succinctly told his tale, running over what had happened in London and on the road.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He noted the elder man’s despondent attitude, he read the lines which anxiety had deepened on his brow, and his assumed gaiety fell from him.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He longed to say something that might comfort the other, but _mauvaise honte_ and the reserve of years were too much for him, and instead he rapidly and succinctly told his tale, running over what had happened in London and on the road.

above and across; more than

From this reading He longed to say something that might comfort the other, but _mauvaise honte_ and the reserve of years were too much for him, and instead he rapidly and succinctly told his tale, running over what had happened in London and on the road.

with speed

From this reading He longed to say something that might comfort the other, but _mauvaise honte_ and the reserve of years were too much for him, and instead he rapidly and succinctly told his tale, running over what had happened in London and on the road.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading He noted the elder man’s despondent attitude, he read the lines which anxiety had deepened on his brow, and his assumed gaiety fell from him.

express the need or desire for

From this reading He accounted for what he had brought, and explained why he had brought it and at whose request.

formality and propriety of manner

From this reading He longed to say something that might comfort the other, but _mauvaise honte_ and the reserve of years were too much for him, and instead he rapidly and succinctly told his tale, running over what had happened in London and on the road.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading He longed to say something that might comfort the other, but _mauvaise honte_ and the reserve of years were too much for him, and instead he rapidly and succinctly told his tale, running over what had happened in London and on the road.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading He longed to say something that might comfort the other, but _mauvaise honte_ and the reserve of years were too much for him, and instead he rapidly and succinctly told his tale, running over what had happened in London and on the road.

express in words

From this reading He longed to say something that might comfort the other, but _mauvaise honte_ and the reserve of years were too much for him, and instead he rapidly and succinctly told his tale, running over what had happened in London and on the road.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading He longed to say something that might comfort the other, but _mauvaise honte_ and the reserve of years were too much for him, and instead he rapidly and succinctly told his tale, running over what had happened in London and on the road.

with concise and precise brevity; to the point

From this reading He longed to say something that might comfort the other, but _mauvaise honte_ and the reserve of years were too much for him, and instead he rapidly and succinctly told his tale, running over what had happened in London and on the road.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading He longed to say something that might comfort the other, but _mauvaise honte_ and the reserve of years were too much for him, and instead he rapidly and succinctly told his tale, running over what had happened in London and on the road.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He longed to say something that might comfort the other, but _mauvaise honte_ and the reserve of years were too much for him, and instead he rapidly and succinctly told his tale, running over what had happened in London and on the road.

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

From this reading The banker looked at the money lying at his feet.

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

From this reading He longed to say something that might comfort the other, but _mauvaise honte_ and the reserve of years were too much for him, and instead he rapidly and succinctly told his tale, running over what had happened in London and on the road.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He longed to say something that might comfort the other, but _mauvaise honte_ and the reserve of years were too much for him, and instead he rapidly and succinctly told his tale, running over what had happened in London and on the road.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He longed to say something that might comfort the other, but _mauvaise honte_ and the reserve of years were too much for him, and instead he rapidly and succinctly told his tale, running over what had happened in London and on the road.

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

From this reading He longed to say something that might comfort the other, but _mauvaise honte_ and the reserve of years were too much for him, and instead he rapidly and succinctly told his tale, running over what had happened in London and on the road.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He longed to say something that might comfort the other, but _mauvaise honte_ and the reserve of years were too much for him, and instead he rapidly and succinctly told his tale, running over what had happened in London and on the road.

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

From this reading He noted the elder man’s despondent attitude, he read the lines which anxiety had deepened on his brow, and his assumed gaiety fell from him.

belonging to which person

From this reading He accounted for what he had brought, and explained why he had brought it and at whose request.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading He accounted for what he had brought, and explained why he had brought it and at whose request.

a late time of life

From this reading He longed to say something that might comfort the other, but _mauvaise honte_ and the reserve of years were too much for him, and instead he rapidly and succinctly told his tale, running over what had happened in London and on the road.