inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading The more he thought of it, the more absurd it seemed to him that he should ever have attached any importance to Marston’s assertion.
AdriannounUS /ˈeɪdriən/
Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)
From this reading Gurth Egerton was delighted at the cordial reception he had received at the hands of Mr. Adrian.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was more than ever convinced that it was only braggadocio on that gentleman’s part, and that he had nothing to fear from his old companion.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had, at any rate, in that interview ascertained that, so far as Ruth’s parents were concerned, nothing was known of Marston’s pretensions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had, at any rate, in that interview ascertained that, so far as Ruth’s parents were concerned, nothing was known of Marston’s pretensions.
ascertainedadjectiveUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He had, at any rate, in that interview ascertained that, so far as Ruth’s parents were concerned, nothing was known of Marston’s pretensions.
assertionnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃən/
a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading The more he thought of it, the more absurd it seemed to him that he should ever have attached any importance to Marston’s assertion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Gurth Egerton was delighted at the cordial reception he had received at the hands of Mr. Adrian.
being joined in close association
From this reading The more he thought of it, the more absurd it seemed to him that he should ever have attached any importance to Marston’s assertion.
braggadocionounUS /ˌbræɡəˈdoʊʃioʊ/
vain and empty boasting
From this reading He was more than ever convinced that it was only braggadocio on that gentleman’s part, and that he had nothing to fear from his old companion.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Ruth certainly was polite to him, and when he had seen them meet they met as old friends.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He was more than ever convinced that it was only braggadocio on that gentleman’s part, and that he had nothing to fear from his old companion.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading He had, at any rate, in that interview ascertained that, so far as Ruth’s parents were concerned, nothing was known of Marston’s pretensions.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading He was more than ever convinced that it was only braggadocio on that gentleman’s part, and that he had nothing to fear from his old companion.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Gurth Egerton was delighted at the cordial reception he had received at the hands of Mr. Adrian.
greatly pleased
From this reading Gurth Egerton was delighted at the cordial reception he had received at the hands of Mr. Adrian.
Egerton
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From this reading Gurth Egerton was delighted at the cordial reception he had received at the hands of Mr. Adrian.
at any time
From this reading He was more than ever convinced that it was only braggadocio on that gentleman’s part, and that he had nothing to fear from his old companion.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He had, at any rate, in that interview ascertained that, so far as Ruth’s parents were concerned, nothing was known of Marston’s pretensions.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He was more than ever convinced that it was only braggadocio on that gentleman’s part, and that he had nothing to fear from his old companion.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Ruth certainly was polite to him, and when he had seen them meet they met as old friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was more than ever convinced that it was only braggadocio on that gentleman’s part, and that he had nothing to fear from his old companion.
gentleman'snounUS /ˈdʒentəlmʌnz/
possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading He was more than ever convinced that it was only braggadocio on that gentleman’s part, and that he had nothing to fear from his old companion.
Gurth
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From this reading Gurth Egerton was delighted at the cordial reception he had received at the hands of Mr. Adrian.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Gurth Egerton was delighted at the cordial reception he had received at the hands of Mr. Adrian.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Gurth Egerton was delighted at the cordial reception he had received at the hands of Mr. Adrian.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The more he thought of it, the more absurd it seemed to him that he should ever have attached any importance to Marston’s assertion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gurth Egerton was delighted at the cordial reception he had received at the hands of Mr. Adrian.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The more he thought of it, the more absurd it seemed to him that he should ever have attached any importance to Marston’s assertion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was more than ever convinced that it was only braggadocio on that gentleman’s part, and that he had nothing to fear from his old companion.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading The more he thought of it, the more absurd it seemed to him that he should ever have attached any importance to Marston’s assertion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had, at any rate, in that interview ascertained that, so far as Ruth’s parents were concerned, nothing was known of Marston’s pretensions.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading He had, at any rate, in that interview ascertained that, so far as Ruth’s parents were concerned, nothing was known of Marston’s pretensions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was more than ever convinced that it was only braggadocio on that gentleman’s part, and that he had nothing to fear from his old companion.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He had, at any rate, in that interview ascertained that, so far as Ruth’s parents were concerned, nothing was known of Marston’s pretensions.
Marston's
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From this reading He had, at any rate, in that interview ascertained that, so far as Ruth’s parents were concerned, nothing was known of Marston’s pretensions.
come together
From this reading Ruth certainly was polite to him, and when he had seen them meet they met as old friends.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Ruth certainly was polite to him, and when he had seen them meet they met as old friends.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was more than ever convinced that it was only braggadocio on that gentleman’s part, and that he had nothing to fear from his old companion.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Gurth Egerton was delighted at the cordial reception he had received at the hands of Mr. Adrian.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He had, at any rate, in that interview ascertained that, so far as Ruth’s parents were concerned, nothing was known of Marston’s pretensions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gurth Egerton was delighted at the cordial reception he had received at the hands of Mr. Adrian.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He was more than ever convinced that it was only braggadocio on that gentleman’s part, and that he had nothing to fear from his old companion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was more than ever convinced that it was only braggadocio on that gentleman’s part, and that he had nothing to fear from his old companion.
and nothing more
From this reading He was more than ever convinced that it was only braggadocio on that gentleman’s part, and that he had nothing to fear from his old companion.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading He had, at any rate, in that interview ascertained that, so far as Ruth’s parents were concerned, nothing was known of Marston’s pretensions.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He was more than ever convinced that it was only braggadocio on that gentleman’s part, and that he had nothing to fear from his old companion.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading Ruth certainly was polite to him, and when he had seen them meet they met as old friends.
pretensionsnounUS /prəˈtenʃənz/
plural of “pretension” — a false or unsupportable quality
From this reading He had, at any rate, in that interview ascertained that, so far as Ruth’s parents were concerned, nothing was known of Marston’s pretensions.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading He had, at any rate, in that interview ascertained that, so far as Ruth’s parents were concerned, nothing was known of Marston’s pretensions.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Gurth Egerton was delighted at the cordial reception he had received at the hands of Mr. Adrian.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Gurth Egerton was delighted at the cordial reception he had received at the hands of Mr. Adrian.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Ruth certainly was polite to him, and when he had seen them meet they met as old friends.
Ruth'snounUS /ruːθs/
possessive form of “ruth” — United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading He had, at any rate, in that interview ascertained that, so far as Ruth’s parents were concerned, nothing was known of Marston’s pretensions.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The more he thought of it, the more absurd it seemed to him that he should ever have attached any importance to Marston’s assertion.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Ruth certainly was polite to him, and when he had seen them meet they met as old friends.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The more he thought of it, the more absurd it seemed to him that he should ever have attached any importance to Marston’s assertion.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had, at any rate, in that interview ascertained that, so far as Ruth’s parents were concerned, nothing was known of Marston’s pretensions.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was more than ever convinced that it was only braggadocio on that gentleman’s part, and that he had nothing to fear from his old companion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had, at any rate, in that interview ascertained that, so far as Ruth’s parents were concerned, nothing was known of Marston’s pretensions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gurth Egerton was delighted at the cordial reception he had received at the hands of Mr. Adrian.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Ruth certainly was polite to him, and when he had seen them meet they met as old friends.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ruth certainly was polite to him, and when he had seen them meet they met as old friends.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The more he thought of it, the more absurd it seemed to him that he should ever have attached any importance to Marston’s assertion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was more than ever convinced that it was only braggadocio on that gentleman’s part, and that he had nothing to fear from his old companion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gurth Egerton was delighted at the cordial reception he had received at the hands of Mr. Adrian.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had, at any rate, in that interview ascertained that, so far as Ruth’s parents were concerned, nothing was known of Marston’s pretensions.
at the time that
From this reading Ruth certainly was polite to him, and when he had seen them meet they met as old friends.
