Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading Something in the finality of the Spaniard's voice when making those last predictions, his evidently sincere belief that his daughter would not appear under Hanson's management, had impressed the latter in spite of himself, causing him seriously to question the extent of his influence over Pearl, a weakness which he had not previously permitted himself.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading He strove with all the force of his optimistic will to throw off the depression which deepened with each moment, assuring himself that he was tired, that all morning he had played a part, every faculty on the alert; and that this growing dissatisfaction and unrest were only the evidence of a natural reaction.

(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 He strove with all the force of his optimistic will to throw off the depression which deepened with each moment, assuring himself that he was tired, that all morning he had played a part, every faculty on the alert; and that this growing dissatisfaction and unrest were only the evidence of a natural reaction.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Hanson walked away, more disturbed in mind by his interview with Gallito than he would have thought possible an hour or two earlier.

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

From this reading He strove with all the force of his optimistic will to throw off the depression which deepened with each moment, assuring himself that he was tired, that all morning he had played a part, every faculty on the alert; and that this growing dissatisfaction and unrest were only the evidence of a natural reaction.

any thing at all

From this reading He attempted to buttress his hope with mental argument, logical, even final, but singularly unconvincing where Pearl was concerned, as anything logical and final must ever be.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Something in the finality of the Spaniard's voice when making those last predictions, his evidently sincere belief that his daughter would not appear under Hanson's management, had impressed the latter in spite of himself, causing him seriously to question the extent of his influence over Pearl, a weakness which he had not previously permitted himself.

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading He attempted to buttress his hope with mental argument, logical, even final, but singularly unconvincing where Pearl was concerned, as anything logical and final must ever be.

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

From this reading He attempted to buttress his hope with mental argument, logical, even final, but singularly unconvincing where Pearl was concerned, as anything logical and final must ever be.

giving confidence

From this reading He strove with all the force of his optimistic will to throw off the depression which deepened with each moment, assuring himself that he was tired, that all morning he had played a part, every faculty on the alert; and that this growing dissatisfaction and unrest were only the evidence of a natural reaction.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading He attempted to buttress his hope with mental argument, logical, even final, but singularly unconvincing where Pearl was concerned, as anything logical and final must ever be.

Extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

From this reading He tried to recall in detail stories he had heard of her avarice and her coquetries; he thought of her jewels, her name, her wiles.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Hanson walked away, more disturbed in mind by his interview with Gallito than he would have thought possible an hour or two earlier.

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

From this reading He attempted to buttress his hope with mental argument, logical, even final, but singularly unconvincing where Pearl was concerned, as anything logical and final must ever be.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading Something in the finality of the Spaniard's voice when making those last predictions, his evidently sincere belief that his daughter would not appear under Hanson's management, had impressed the latter in spite of himself, causing him seriously to question the extent of his influence over Pearl, a weakness which he had not previously permitted himself.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He attempted to buttress his hope with mental argument, logical, even final, but singularly unconvincing where Pearl was concerned, as anything logical and final must ever be.

reinforce with a buttress

From this reading He attempted to buttress his hope with mental argument, logical, even final, but singularly unconvincing where Pearl was concerned, as anything logical and final must ever be.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Hanson walked away, more disturbed in mind by his interview with Gallito than he would have thought possible an hour or two earlier.

the act of causing something to happen

From this reading Something in the finality of the Spaniard's voice when making those last predictions, his evidently sincere belief that his daughter would not appear under Hanson's management, had impressed the latter in spite of himself, causing him seriously to question the extent of his influence over Pearl, a weakness which he had not previously permitted himself.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading He attempted to buttress his hope with mental argument, logical, even final, but singularly unconvincing where Pearl was concerned, as anything logical and final must ever be.

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From this reading He tried to recall in detail stories he had heard of her avarice and her coquetries; he thought of her jewels, her name, her wiles.

a female human offspring

From this reading Something in the finality of the Spaniard's voice when making those last predictions, his evidently sincere belief that his daughter would not appear under Hanson's management, had impressed the latter in spite of himself, causing him seriously to question the extent of his influence over Pearl, a weakness which he had not previously permitted himself.

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

From this reading He strove with all the force of his optimistic will to throw off the depression which deepened with each moment, assuring himself that he was tired, that all morning he had played a part, every faculty on the alert; and that this growing dissatisfaction and unrest were only the evidence of a natural reaction.

a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity

From this reading He strove with all the force of his optimistic will to throw off the depression which deepened with each moment, assuring himself that he was tired, that all morning he had played a part, every faculty on the alert; and that this growing dissatisfaction and unrest were only the evidence of a natural reaction.

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading He tried to recall in detail stories he had heard of her avarice and her coquetries; he thought of her jewels, her name, her wiles.

the feeling of being displeased and discontent

From this reading He strove with all the force of his optimistic will to throw off the depression which deepened with each moment, assuring himself that he was tired, that all morning he had played a part, every faculty on the alert; and that this growing dissatisfaction and unrest were only the evidence of a natural reaction.

having the place or position changed

From this reading Hanson walked away, more disturbed in mind by his interview with Gallito than he would have thought possible an hour or two earlier.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading He strove with all the force of his optimistic will to throw off the depression which deepened with each moment, assuring himself that he was tired, that all morning he had played a part, every faculty on the alert; and that this growing dissatisfaction and unrest were only the evidence of a natural reaction.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading Hanson walked away, more disturbed in mind by his interview with Gallito than he would have thought possible an hour or two earlier.

divisible by two

From this reading He attempted to buttress his hope with mental argument, logical, even final, but singularly unconvincing where Pearl was concerned, as anything logical and final must ever be.

at any time

From this reading He attempted to buttress his hope with mental argument, logical, even final, but singularly unconvincing where Pearl was concerned, as anything logical and final must ever be.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He strove with all the force of his optimistic will to throw off the depression which deepened with each moment, assuring himself that he was tired, that all morning he had played a part, every faculty on the alert; and that this growing dissatisfaction and unrest were only the evidence of a natural reaction.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading He strove with all the force of his optimistic will to throw off the depression which deepened with each moment, assuring himself that he was tired, that all morning he had played a part, every faculty on the alert; and that this growing dissatisfaction and unrest were only the evidence of a natural reaction.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Something in the finality of the Spaniard's voice when making those last predictions, his evidently sincere belief that his daughter would not appear under Hanson's management, had impressed the latter in spite of himself, causing him seriously to question the extent of his influence over Pearl, a weakness which he had not previously permitted himself.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading Something in the finality of the Spaniard's voice when making those last predictions, his evidently sincere belief that his daughter would not appear under Hanson's management, had impressed the latter in spite of himself, causing him seriously to question the extent of his influence over Pearl, a weakness which he had not previously permitted himself.

one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind

From this reading He strove with all the force of his optimistic will to throw off the depression which deepened with each moment, assuring himself that he was tired, that all morning he had played a part, every faculty on the alert; and that this growing dissatisfaction and unrest were only the evidence of a natural reaction.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading He attempted to buttress his hope with mental argument, logical, even final, but singularly unconvincing where Pearl was concerned, as anything logical and final must ever be.

the quality of being final or definitely settled

From this reading Something in the finality of the Spaniard's voice when making those last predictions, his evidently sincere belief that his daughter would not appear under Hanson's management, had impressed the latter in spite of himself, causing him seriously to question the extent of his influence over Pearl, a weakness which he had not previously permitted himself.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading He strove with all the force of his optimistic will to throw off the depression which deepened with each moment, assuring himself that he was tired, that all morning he had played a part, every faculty on the alert; and that this growing dissatisfaction and unrest were only the evidence of a natural reaction.

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From this reading Hanson walked away, more disturbed in mind by his interview with Gallito than he would have thought possible an hour or two earlier.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading He strove with all the force of his optimistic will to throw off the depression which deepened with each moment, assuring himself that he was tired, that all morning he had played a part, every faculty on the alert; and that this growing dissatisfaction and unrest were only the evidence of a natural reaction.

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

From this reading Something in the finality of the Spaniard's voice when making those last predictions, his evidently sincere belief that his daughter would not appear under Hanson's management, had impressed the latter in spite of himself, causing him seriously to question the extent of his influence over Pearl, a weakness which he had not previously permitted himself.

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From this reading Hanson walked away, more disturbed in mind by his interview with Gallito than he would have thought possible an hour or two earlier.

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

From this reading Something in the finality of the Spaniard's voice when making those last predictions, his evidently sincere belief that his daughter would not appear under Hanson's management, had impressed the latter in spite of himself, causing him seriously to question the extent of his influence over Pearl, a weakness which he had not previously permitted himself.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Hanson walked away, more disturbed in mind by his interview with Gallito than he would have thought possible an hour or two earlier.

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

From this reading Hanson walked away, more disturbed in mind by his interview with Gallito than he would have thought possible an hour or two earlier.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He tried to recall in detail stories he had heard of her avarice and her coquetries; he thought of her jewels, her name, her wiles.

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

From this reading He tried to recall in detail stories he had heard of her avarice and her coquetries; he thought of her jewels, her name, her wiles.

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

From this reading Something in the finality of the Spaniard's voice when making those last predictions, his evidently sincere belief that his daughter would not appear under Hanson's management, had impressed the latter in spite of himself, causing him seriously to question the extent of his influence over Pearl, a weakness which he had not previously permitted himself.

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

From this reading Something in the finality of the Spaniard's voice when making those last predictions, his evidently sincere belief that his daughter would not appear under Hanson's management, had impressed the latter in spite of himself, causing him seriously to question the extent of his influence over Pearl, a weakness which he had not previously permitted himself.

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

From this reading Hanson walked away, more disturbed in mind by his interview with Gallito than he would have thought possible an hour or two earlier.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading He attempted to buttress his hope with mental argument, logical, even final, but singularly unconvincing where Pearl was concerned, as anything logical and final must ever be.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Hanson walked away, more disturbed in mind by his interview with Gallito than he would have thought possible an hour or two earlier.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading Something in the finality of the Spaniard's voice when making those last predictions, his evidently sincere belief that his daughter would not appear under Hanson's management, had impressed the latter in spite of himself, causing him seriously to question the extent of his influence over Pearl, a weakness which he had not previously permitted himself.

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

From this reading Hanson walked away, more disturbed in mind by his interview with Gallito than he would have thought possible an hour or two earlier.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Something in the finality of the Spaniard's voice when making those last predictions, his evidently sincere belief that his daughter would not appear under Hanson's management, had impressed the latter in spite of himself, causing him seriously to question the extent of his influence over Pearl, a weakness which he had not previously permitted himself.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Hanson walked away, more disturbed in mind by his interview with Gallito than he would have thought possible an hour or two earlier.

plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry

From this reading He tried to recall in detail stories he had heard of her avarice and her coquetries; he thought of her jewels, her name, her wiles.

immediately past

From this reading Something in the finality of the Spaniard's voice when making those last predictions, his evidently sincere belief that his daughter would not appear under Hanson's management, had impressed the latter in spite of himself, causing him seriously to question the extent of his influence over Pearl, a weakness which he had not previously permitted himself.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Something in the finality of the Spaniard's voice when making those last predictions, his evidently sincere belief that his daughter would not appear under Hanson's management, had impressed the latter in spite of himself, causing him seriously to question the extent of his influence over Pearl, a weakness which he had not previously permitted himself.

capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning

From this reading He attempted to buttress his hope with mental argument, logical, even final, but singularly unconvincing where Pearl was concerned, as anything logical and final must ever be.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Something in the finality of the Spaniard's voice when making those last predictions, his evidently sincere belief that his daughter would not appear under Hanson's management, had impressed the latter in spite of himself, causing him seriously to question the extent of his influence over Pearl, a weakness which he had not previously permitted himself.

the act of managing something

From this reading Something in the finality of the Spaniard's voice when making those last predictions, his evidently sincere belief that his daughter would not appear under Hanson's management, had impressed the latter in spite of himself, causing him seriously to question the extent of his influence over Pearl, a weakness which he had not previously permitted himself.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading He attempted to buttress his hope with mental argument, logical, even final, but singularly unconvincing where Pearl was concerned, as anything logical and final must ever be.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Hanson walked away, more disturbed in mind by his interview with Gallito than he would have thought possible an hour or two earlier.

a particular point in time

From this reading He strove with all the force of his optimistic will to throw off the depression which deepened with each moment, assuring himself that he was tired, that all morning he had played a part, every faculty on the alert; and that this growing dissatisfaction and unrest were only the evidence of a natural reaction.

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

From this reading Hanson walked away, more disturbed in mind by his interview with Gallito than he would have thought possible an hour or two earlier.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He strove with all the force of his optimistic will to throw off the depression which deepened with each moment, assuring himself that he was tired, that all morning he had played a part, every faculty on the alert; and that this growing dissatisfaction and unrest were only the evidence of a natural reaction.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading He attempted to buttress his hope with mental argument, logical, even final, but singularly unconvincing where Pearl was concerned, as anything logical and final must ever be.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He tried to recall in detail stories he had heard of her avarice and her coquetries; he thought of her jewels, her name, her wiles.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading He strove with all the force of his optimistic will to throw off the depression which deepened with each moment, assuring himself that he was tired, that all morning he had played a part, every faculty on the alert; and that this growing dissatisfaction and unrest were only the evidence of a natural reaction.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Something in the finality of the Spaniard's voice when making those last predictions, his evidently sincere belief that his daughter would not appear under Hanson's management, had impressed the latter in spite of himself, causing him seriously to question the extent of his influence over Pearl, a weakness which he had not previously permitted himself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Something in the finality of the Spaniard's voice when making those last predictions, his evidently sincere belief that his daughter would not appear under Hanson's management, had impressed the latter in spite of himself, causing him seriously to question the extent of his influence over Pearl, a weakness which he had not previously permitted himself.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He strove with all the force of his optimistic will to throw off the depression which deepened with each moment, assuring himself that he was tired, that all morning he had played a part, every faculty on the alert; and that this growing dissatisfaction and unrest were only the evidence of a natural reaction.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He strove with all the force of his optimistic will to throw off the depression which deepened with each moment, assuring himself that he was tired, that all morning he had played a part, every faculty on the alert; and that this growing dissatisfaction and unrest were only the evidence of a natural reaction.

and nothing more

From this reading He strove with all the force of his optimistic will to throw off the depression which deepened with each moment, assuring himself that he was tired, that all morning he had played a part, every faculty on the alert; and that this growing dissatisfaction and unrest were only the evidence of a natural reaction.

expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds

From this reading He strove with all the force of his optimistic will to throw off the depression which deepened with each moment, assuring himself that he was tired, that all morning he had played a part, every faculty on the alert; and that this growing dissatisfaction and unrest were only the evidence of a natural reaction.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Hanson walked away, more disturbed in mind by his interview with Gallito than he would have thought possible an hour or two earlier.

above and across; more than

From this reading Something in the finality of the Spaniard's voice when making those last predictions, his evidently sincere belief that his daughter would not appear under Hanson's management, had impressed the latter in spite of himself, causing him seriously to question the extent of his influence over Pearl, a weakness which he had not previously permitted himself.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He strove with all the force of his optimistic will to throw off the depression which deepened with each moment, assuring himself that he was tired, that all morning he had played a part, every faculty on the alert; and that this growing dissatisfaction and unrest were only the evidence of a natural reaction.

a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading Something in the finality of the Spaniard's voice when making those last predictions, his evidently sincere belief that his daughter would not appear under Hanson's management, had impressed the latter in spite of himself, causing him seriously to question the extent of his influence over Pearl, a weakness which he had not previously permitted himself.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading Something in the finality of the Spaniard's voice when making those last predictions, his evidently sincere belief that his daughter would not appear under Hanson's management, had impressed the latter in spite of himself, causing him seriously to question the extent of his influence over Pearl, a weakness which he had not previously permitted himself.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading He strove with all the force of his optimistic will to throw off the depression which deepened with each moment, assuring himself that he was tired, that all morning he had played a part, every faculty on the alert; and that this growing dissatisfaction and unrest were only the evidence of a natural reaction.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Hanson walked away, more disturbed in mind by his interview with Gallito than he would have thought possible an hour or two earlier.

plural of “prediction” — the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)

From this reading Something in the finality of the Spaniard's voice when making those last predictions, his evidently sincere belief that his daughter would not appear under Hanson's management, had impressed the latter in spite of himself, causing him seriously to question the extent of his influence over Pearl, a weakness which he had not previously permitted himself.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading Something in the finality of the Spaniard's voice when making those last predictions, his evidently sincere belief that his daughter would not appear under Hanson's management, had impressed the latter in spite of himself, causing him seriously to question the extent of his influence over Pearl, a weakness which he had not previously permitted himself.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Something in the finality of the Spaniard's voice when making those last predictions, his evidently sincere belief that his daughter would not appear under Hanson's management, had impressed the latter in spite of himself, causing him seriously to question the extent of his influence over Pearl, a weakness which he had not previously permitted himself.

(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others

From this reading He strove with all the force of his optimistic will to throw off the depression which deepened with each moment, assuring himself that he was tired, that all morning he had played a part, every faculty on the alert; and that this growing dissatisfaction and unrest were only the evidence of a natural reaction.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading He tried to recall in detail stories he had heard of her avarice and her coquetries; he thought of her jewels, her name, her wiles.

in a serious manner

From this reading Something in the finality of the Spaniard's voice when making those last predictions, his evidently sincere belief that his daughter would not appear under Hanson's management, had impressed the latter in spite of himself, causing him seriously to question the extent of his influence over Pearl, a weakness which he had not previously permitted himself.

open and genuine; not deceitful

From this reading Something in the finality of the Spaniard's voice when making those last predictions, his evidently sincere belief that his daughter would not appear under Hanson's management, had impressed the latter in spite of himself, causing him seriously to question the extent of his influence over Pearl, a weakness which he had not previously permitted himself.

in a singular manner or to a singular degree

From this reading He attempted to buttress his hope with mental argument, logical, even final, but singularly unconvincing where Pearl was concerned, as anything logical and final must ever be.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Something in the finality of the Spaniard's voice when making those last predictions, his evidently sincere belief that his daughter would not appear under Hanson's management, had impressed the latter in spite of himself, causing him seriously to question the extent of his influence over Pearl, a weakness which he had not previously permitted himself.

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From this reading Something in the finality of the Spaniard's voice when making those last predictions, his evidently sincere belief that his daughter would not appear under Hanson's management, had impressed the latter in spite of himself, causing him seriously to question the extent of his influence over Pearl, a weakness which he had not previously permitted himself.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading Something in the finality of the Spaniard's voice when making those last predictions, his evidently sincere belief that his daughter would not appear under Hanson's management, had impressed the latter in spite of himself, causing him seriously to question the extent of his influence over Pearl, a weakness which he had not previously permitted himself.

plural of “story” — 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 tried to recall in detail stories he had heard of her avarice and her coquetries; he thought of her jewels, her name, her wiles.

inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading He strove with all the force of his optimistic will to throw off the depression which deepened with each moment, assuring himself that he was tired, that all morning he had played a part, every faculty on the alert; and that this growing dissatisfaction and unrest were only the evidence of a natural reaction.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Hanson walked away, more disturbed in mind by his interview with Gallito than he would have thought possible an hour or two earlier.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Something in the finality of the Spaniard's voice when making those last predictions, his evidently sincere belief that his daughter would not appear under Hanson's management, had impressed the latter in spite of himself, causing him seriously to question the extent of his influence over Pearl, a weakness which he had not previously permitted himself.

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

From this reading Something in the finality of the Spaniard's voice when making those last predictions, his evidently sincere belief that his daughter would not appear under Hanson's management, had impressed the latter in spite of himself, causing him seriously to question the extent of his influence over Pearl, a weakness which he had not previously permitted himself.

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

From this reading He strove with all the force of his optimistic will to throw off the depression which deepened with each moment, assuring himself that he was tired, that all morning he had played a part, every faculty on the alert; and that this growing dissatisfaction and unrest were only the evidence of a natural reaction.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Something in the finality of the Spaniard's voice when making those last predictions, his evidently sincere belief that his daughter would not appear under Hanson's management, had impressed the latter in spite of himself, causing him seriously to question the extent of his influence over Pearl, a weakness which he had not previously permitted himself.

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

From this reading Hanson walked away, more disturbed in mind by his interview with Gallito than he would have thought possible an hour or two earlier.

propel through the air

From this reading He strove with all the force of his optimistic will to throw off the depression which deepened with each moment, assuring himself that he was tired, that all morning he had played a part, every faculty on the alert; and that this growing dissatisfaction and unrest were only the evidence of a natural reaction.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading He strove with all the force of his optimistic will to throw off the depression which deepened with each moment, assuring himself that he was tired, that all morning he had played a part, every faculty on the alert; and that this growing dissatisfaction and unrest were only the evidence of a natural reaction.

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

From this reading Something in the finality of the Spaniard's voice when making those last predictions, his evidently sincere belief that his daughter would not appear under Hanson's management, had impressed the latter in spite of himself, causing him seriously to question the extent of his influence over Pearl, a weakness which he had not previously permitted himself.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading He tried to recall in detail stories he had heard of her avarice and her coquetries; he thought of her jewels, her name, her wiles.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Hanson walked away, more disturbed in mind by his interview with Gallito than he would have thought possible an hour or two earlier.

not convincing

From this reading He attempted to buttress his hope with mental argument, logical, even final, but singularly unconvincing where Pearl was concerned, as anything logical and final must ever be.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Something in the finality of the Spaniard's voice when making those last predictions, his evidently sincere belief that his daughter would not appear under Hanson's management, had impressed the latter in spite of himself, causing him seriously to question the extent of his influence over Pearl, a weakness which he had not previously permitted himself.

a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

From this reading He strove with all the force of his optimistic will to throw off the depression which deepened with each moment, assuring himself that he was tired, that all morning he had played a part, every faculty on the alert; and that this growing dissatisfaction and unrest were only the evidence of a natural reaction.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Something in the finality of the Spaniard's voice when making those last predictions, his evidently sincere belief that his daughter would not appear under Hanson's management, had impressed the latter in spite of himself, causing him seriously to question the extent of his influence over Pearl, a weakness which he had not previously permitted himself.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Hanson walked away, more disturbed in mind by his interview with Gallito than he would have thought possible an hour or two earlier.

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

From this reading He strove with all the force of his optimistic will to throw off the depression which deepened with each moment, assuring himself that he was tired, that all morning he had played a part, every faculty on the alert; and that this growing dissatisfaction and unrest were only the evidence of a natural reaction.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading Something in the finality of the Spaniard's voice when making those last predictions, his evidently sincere belief that his daughter would not appear under Hanson's management, had impressed the latter in spite of himself, causing him seriously to question the extent of his influence over Pearl, a weakness which he had not previously permitted himself.

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

From this reading He strove with all the force of his optimistic will to throw off the depression which deepened with each moment, assuring himself that he was tired, that all morning he had played a part, every faculty on the alert; and that this growing dissatisfaction and unrest were only the evidence of a natural reaction.

at the time that

From this reading Something in the finality of the Spaniard's voice when making those last predictions, his evidently sincere belief that his daughter would not appear under Hanson's management, had impressed the latter in spite of himself, causing him seriously to question the extent of his influence over Pearl, a weakness which he had not previously permitted himself.

in or at the place that

From this reading He attempted to buttress his hope with mental argument, logical, even final, but singularly unconvincing where Pearl was concerned, as anything logical and final must ever be.

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

From this reading Something in the finality of the Spaniard's voice when making those last predictions, his evidently sincere belief that his daughter would not appear under Hanson's management, had impressed the latter in spite of himself, causing him seriously to question the extent of his influence over Pearl, a weakness which he had not previously permitted himself.

plural of “wile” — the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)

From this reading He tried to recall in detail stories he had heard of her avarice and her coquetries; he thought of her jewels, her name, her wiles.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading He strove with all the force of his optimistic will to throw off the depression which deepened with each moment, assuring himself that he was tired, that all morning he had played a part, every faculty on the alert; and that this growing dissatisfaction and unrest were only the evidence of a natural reaction.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Hanson walked away, more disturbed in mind by his interview with Gallito than he would have thought possible an hour or two earlier.

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

From this reading Hanson walked away, more disturbed in mind by his interview with Gallito than he would have thought possible an hour or two earlier.