Chapter VI

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

From this reading A STARTLING PROPOSAL.

later than; following

From this reading For one thing, she felt that if he had been a true lover, he never would have allowed their correspondence to cease, simply because a single letter had gone astray; he would never have been content to let a year and a half pass without making an attempt to see her and learn how she was living and how her father was prospering, after having been robbed of his last dollar by the treachery of his pretended friend.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading For one thing, she felt that if he had been a true lover, he never would have allowed their correspondence to cease, simply because a single letter had gone astray; he would never have been content to let a year and a half pass without making an attempt to see her and learn how she was living and how her father was prospering, after having been robbed of his last dollar by the treachery of his pretended friend.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading She began to recover from her confusion almost immediately, however, and lifting her eyes, earnestly searched her companion's face.

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

From this reading At the same time, she was conscious that it did not ring quite true, in spite of his passionate avowal of love and eagerness of manner; there was an indefinable undercurrent of reservation--a lack of sincerity in it that impressed her unpleasantly.

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

From this reading At the same time, she was conscious that it did not ring quite true, in spite of his passionate avowal of love and eagerness of manner; there was an indefinable undercurrent of reservation--a lack of sincerity in it that impressed her unpleasantly.

away from the right path or direction

From this reading For one thing, she felt that if he had been a true lover, he never would have allowed their correspondence to cease, simply because a single letter had gone astray; he would never have been content to let a year and a half pass without making an attempt to see her and learn how she was living and how her father was prospering, after having been robbed of his last dollar by the treachery of his pretended friend.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mollie grew first red, then white, at this unexpected renewal of Philip's suit.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading For one thing, she felt that if he had been a true lover, he never would have allowed their correspondence to cease, simply because a single letter had gone astray; he would never have been content to let a year and a half pass without making an attempt to see her and learn how she was living and how her father was prospering, after having been robbed of his last dollar by the treachery of his pretended friend.

a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something

From this reading At the same time, she was conscious that it did not ring quite true, in spite of his passionate avowal of love and eagerness of manner; there was an indefinable undercurrent of reservation--a lack of sincerity in it that impressed her unpleasantly.

for the reason that

From this reading For one thing, she felt that if he had been a true lover, he never would have allowed their correspondence to cease, simply because a single letter had gone astray; he would never have been content to let a year and a half pass without making an attempt to see her and learn how she was living and how her father was prospering, after having been robbed of his last dollar by the treachery of his pretended friend.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For one thing, she felt that if he had been a true lover, he never would have allowed their correspondence to cease, simply because a single letter had gone astray; he would never have been content to let a year and a half pass without making an attempt to see her and learn how she was living and how her father was prospering, after having been robbed of his last dollar by the treachery of his pretended friend.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading She began to recover from her confusion almost immediately, however, and lifting her eyes, earnestly searched her companion's face.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading For one thing, she felt that if he had been a true lover, he never would have allowed their correspondence to cease, simply because a single letter had gone astray; he would never have been content to let a year and a half pass without making an attempt to see her and learn how she was living and how her father was prospering, after having been robbed of his last dollar by the treachery of his pretended friend.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading For one thing, she felt that if he had been a true lover, he never would have allowed their correspondence to cease, simply because a single letter had gone astray; he would never have been content to let a year and a half pass without making an attempt to see her and learn how she was living and how her father was prospering, after having been robbed of his last dollar by the treachery of his pretended friend.

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From this reading She began to recover from her confusion almost immediately, however, and lifting her eyes, earnestly searched her companion's face.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading She began to recover from her confusion almost immediately, however, and lifting her eyes, earnestly searched her companion's face.

intentionally conceived

From this reading At the same time, she was conscious that it did not ring quite true, in spite of his passionate avowal of love and eagerness of manner; there was an indefinable undercurrent of reservation--a lack of sincerity in it that impressed her unpleasantly.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading For one thing, she felt that if he had been a true lover, he never would have allowed their correspondence to cease, simply because a single letter had gone astray; he would never have been content to let a year and a half pass without making an attempt to see her and learn how she was living and how her father was prospering, after having been robbed of his last dollar by the treachery of his pretended friend.

communication by the exchange of letters

From this reading For one thing, she felt that if he had been a true lover, he never would have allowed their correspondence to cease, simply because a single letter had gone astray; he would never have been content to let a year and a half pass without making an attempt to see her and learn how she was living and how her father was prospering, after having been robbed of his last dollar by the treachery of his pretended friend.

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

From this reading At the same time, she was conscious that it did not ring quite true, in spite of his passionate avowal of love and eagerness of manner; there was an indefinable undercurrent of reservation--a lack of sincerity in it that impressed her unpleasantly.

the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading For one thing, she felt that if he had been a true lover, he never would have allowed their correspondence to cease, simply because a single letter had gone astray; he would never have been content to let a year and a half pass without making an attempt to see her and learn how she was living and how her father was prospering, after having been robbed of his last dollar by the treachery of his pretended friend.

a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something

From this reading At the same time, she was conscious that it did not ring quite true, in spite of his passionate avowal of love and eagerness of manner; there was an indefinable undercurrent of reservation--a lack of sincerity in it that impressed her unpleasantly.

in a serious manner

From this reading She began to recover from her confusion almost immediately, however, and lifting her eyes, earnestly searched her companion's face.

opinion or judgment

From this reading She began to recover from her confusion almost immediately, however, and lifting her eyes, earnestly searched her companion's face.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading She began to recover from her confusion almost immediately, however, and lifting her eyes, earnestly searched her companion's face.

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

From this reading For one thing, she felt that if he had been a true lover, he never would have allowed their correspondence to cease, simply because a single letter had gone astray; he would never have been content to let a year and a half pass without making an attempt to see her and learn how she was living and how her father was prospering, after having been robbed of his last dollar by the treachery of his pretended friend.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading For one thing, she felt that if he had been a true lover, he never would have allowed their correspondence to cease, simply because a single letter had gone astray; he would never have been content to let a year and a half pass without making an attempt to see her and learn how she was living and how her father was prospering, after having been robbed of his last dollar by the treachery of his pretended friend.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Mollie grew first red, then white, at this unexpected renewal of Philip's suit.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For one thing, she felt that if he had been a true lover, he never would have allowed their correspondence to cease, simply because a single letter had gone astray; he would never have been content to let a year and a half pass without making an attempt to see her and learn how she was living and how her father was prospering, after having been robbed of his last dollar by the treachery of his pretended friend.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading For one thing, she felt that if he had been a true lover, he never would have allowed their correspondence to cease, simply because a single letter had gone astray; he would never have been content to let a year and a half pass without making an attempt to see her and learn how she was living and how her father was prospering, after having been robbed of his last dollar by the treachery of his pretended friend.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She began to recover from her confusion almost immediately, however, and lifting her eyes, earnestly searched her companion's face.

destroyed or killed

From this reading For one thing, she felt that if he had been a true lover, he never would have allowed their correspondence to cease, simply because a single letter had gone astray; he would never have been content to let a year and a half pass without making an attempt to see her and learn how she was living and how her father was prospering, after having been robbed of his last dollar by the treachery of his pretended friend.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Mollie grew first red, then white, at this unexpected renewal of Philip's suit.

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

From this reading For one thing, she felt that if he had been a true lover, he never would have allowed their correspondence to cease, simply because a single letter had gone astray; he would never have been content to let a year and a half pass without making an attempt to see her and learn how she was living and how her father was prospering, after having been robbed of his last dollar by the treachery of his pretended friend.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading For one thing, she felt that if he had been a true lover, he never would have allowed their correspondence to cease, simply because a single letter had gone astray; he would never have been content to let a year and a half pass without making an attempt to see her and learn how she was living and how her father was prospering, after having been robbed of his last dollar by the treachery of his pretended friend.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading For one thing, she felt that if he had been a true lover, he never would have allowed their correspondence to cease, simply because a single letter had gone astray; he would never have been content to let a year and a half pass without making an attempt to see her and learn how she was living and how her father was prospering, after having been robbed of his last dollar by the treachery of his pretended friend.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading For one thing, she felt that if he had been a true lover, he never would have allowed their correspondence to cease, simply because a single letter had gone astray; he would never have been content to let a year and a half pass without making an attempt to see her and learn how she was living and how her father was prospering, after having been robbed of his last dollar by the treachery of his pretended friend.

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

From this reading For one thing, she felt that if he had been a true lover, he never would have allowed their correspondence to cease, simply because a single letter had gone astray; he would never have been content to let a year and a half pass without making an attempt to see her and learn how she was living and how her father was prospering, after having been robbed of his last dollar by the treachery of his pretended friend.

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

From this reading At the same time, she was conscious that it did not ring quite true, in spite of his passionate avowal of love and eagerness of manner; there was an indefinable undercurrent of reservation--a lack of sincerity in it that impressed her unpleasantly.

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

From this reading At the same time, she was conscious that it did not ring quite true, in spite of his passionate avowal of love and eagerness of manner; there was an indefinable undercurrent of reservation--a lack of sincerity in it that impressed her unpleasantly.

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From this reading For one thing, she felt that if he had been a true lover, he never would have allowed their correspondence to cease, simply because a single letter had gone astray; he would never have been content to let a year and a half pass without making an attempt to see her and learn how she was living and how her father was prospering, after having been robbed of his last dollar by the treachery of his pretended friend.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading She began to recover from her confusion almost immediately, however, and lifting her eyes, earnestly searched her companion's face.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading For one thing, she felt that if he had been a true lover, he never would have allowed their correspondence to cease, simply because a single letter had gone astray; he would never have been content to let a year and a half pass without making an attempt to see her and learn how she was living and how her father was prospering, after having been robbed of his last dollar by the treachery of his pretended friend.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading She began to recover from her confusion almost immediately, however, and lifting her eyes, earnestly searched her companion's face.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading At the same time, she was conscious that it did not ring quite true, in spite of his passionate avowal of love and eagerness of manner; there was an indefinable undercurrent of reservation--a lack of sincerity in it that impressed her unpleasantly.

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

From this reading At the same time, she was conscious that it did not ring quite true, in spite of his passionate avowal of love and eagerness of manner; there was an indefinable undercurrent of reservation--a lack of sincerity in it that impressed her unpleasantly.

not capable of being precisely or readily described; not easily put into words

From this reading At the same time, she was conscious that it did not ring quite true, in spite of his passionate avowal of love and eagerness of manner; there was an indefinable undercurrent of reservation--a lack of sincerity in it that impressed her unpleasantly.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At the same time, she was conscious that it did not ring quite true, in spite of his passionate avowal of love and eagerness of manner; there was an indefinable undercurrent of reservation--a lack of sincerity in it that impressed her unpleasantly.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading At the same time, she was conscious that it did not ring quite true, in spite of his passionate avowal of love and eagerness of manner; there was an indefinable undercurrent of reservation--a lack of sincerity in it that impressed her unpleasantly.

immediately past

From this reading For one thing, she felt that if he had been a true lover, he never would have allowed their correspondence to cease, simply because a single letter had gone astray; he would never have been content to let a year and a half pass without making an attempt to see her and learn how she was living and how her father was prospering, after having been robbed of his last dollar by the treachery of his pretended friend.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading For one thing, she felt that if he had been a true lover, he never would have allowed their correspondence to cease, simply because a single letter had gone astray; he would never have been content to let a year and a half pass without making an attempt to see her and learn how she was living and how her father was prospering, after having been robbed of his last dollar by the treachery of his pretended friend.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading For one thing, she felt that if he had been a true lover, he never would have allowed their correspondence to cease, simply because a single letter had gone astray; he would never have been content to let a year and a half pass without making an attempt to see her and learn how she was living and how her father was prospering, after having been robbed of his last dollar by the treachery of his pretended friend.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading For one thing, she felt that if he had been a true lover, he never would have allowed their correspondence to cease, simply because a single letter had gone astray; he would never have been content to let a year and a half pass without making an attempt to see her and learn how she was living and how her father was prospering, after having been robbed of his last dollar by the treachery of his pretended friend.

-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading She began to recover from her confusion almost immediately, however, and lifting her eyes, earnestly searched her companion's face.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading For one thing, she felt that if he had been a true lover, he never would have allowed their correspondence to cease, simply because a single letter had gone astray; he would never have been content to let a year and a half pass without making an attempt to see her and learn how she was living and how her father was prospering, after having been robbed of his last dollar by the treachery of his pretended friend.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading At the same time, she was conscious that it did not ring quite true, in spite of his passionate avowal of love and eagerness of manner; there was an indefinable undercurrent of reservation--a lack of sincerity in it that impressed her unpleasantly.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading For one thing, she felt that if he had been a true lover, he never would have allowed their correspondence to cease, simply because a single letter had gone astray; he would never have been content to let a year and a half pass without making an attempt to see her and learn how she was living and how her father was prospering, after having been robbed of his last dollar by the treachery of his pretended friend.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading For one thing, she felt that if he had been a true lover, he never would have allowed their correspondence to cease, simply because a single letter had gone astray; he would never have been content to let a year and a half pass without making an attempt to see her and learn how she was living and how her father was prospering, after having been robbed of his last dollar by the treachery of his pretended friend.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading At the same time, she was conscious that it did not ring quite true, in spite of his passionate avowal of love and eagerness of manner; there was an indefinable undercurrent of reservation--a lack of sincerity in it that impressed her unpleasantly.

popular aquarium fish

From this reading Mollie grew first red, then white, at this unexpected renewal of Philip's suit.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading For one thing, she felt that if he had been a true lover, he never would have allowed their correspondence to cease, simply because a single letter had gone astray; he would never have been content to let a year and a half pass without making an attempt to see her and learn how she was living and how her father was prospering, after having been robbed of his last dollar by the treachery of his pretended friend.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading At the same time, she was conscious that it did not ring quite true, in spite of his passionate avowal of love and eagerness of manner; there was an indefinable undercurrent of reservation--a lack of sincerity in it that impressed her unpleasantly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mollie grew first red, then white, at this unexpected renewal of Philip's suit.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading For one thing, she felt that if he had been a true lover, he never would have allowed their correspondence to cease, simply because a single letter had gone astray; he would never have been content to let a year and a half pass without making an attempt to see her and learn how she was living and how her father was prospering, after having been robbed of his last dollar by the treachery of his pretended friend.

go across or through

From this reading For one thing, she felt that if he had been a true lover, he never would have allowed their correspondence to cease, simply because a single letter had gone astray; he would never have been content to let a year and a half pass without making an attempt to see her and learn how she was living and how her father was prospering, after having been robbed of his last dollar by the treachery of his pretended friend.

having or expressing strong emotions

From this reading At the same time, she was conscious that it did not ring quite true, in spite of his passionate avowal of love and eagerness of manner; there was an indefinable undercurrent of reservation--a lack of sincerity in it that impressed her unpleasantly.

possessive form of “philip” — Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading Mollie grew first red, then white, at this unexpected renewal of Philip's suit.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading For one thing, she felt that if he had been a true lover, he never would have allowed their correspondence to cease, simply because a single letter had gone astray; he would never have been content to let a year and a half pass without making an attempt to see her and learn how she was living and how her father was prospering, after having been robbed of his last dollar by the treachery of his pretended friend.

something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)

From this reading A STARTLING PROPOSAL.

very lively and profitable

From this reading For one thing, she felt that if he had been a true lover, he never would have allowed their correspondence to cease, simply because a single letter had gone astray; he would never have been content to let a year and a half pass without making an attempt to see her and learn how she was living and how her father was prospering, after having been robbed of his last dollar by the treachery of his pretended friend.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading At the same time, she was conscious that it did not ring quite true, in spite of his passionate avowal of love and eagerness of manner; there was an indefinable undercurrent of reservation--a lack of sincerity in it that impressed her unpleasantly.

get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading She began to recover from her confusion almost immediately, however, and lifting her eyes, earnestly searched her companion's face.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Mollie grew first red, then white, at this unexpected renewal of Philip's suit.

the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation

From this reading Mollie grew first red, then white, at this unexpected renewal of Philip's suit.

a district that is reserved for particular purpose

From this reading At the same time, she was conscious that it did not ring quite true, in spite of his passionate avowal of love and eagerness of manner; there was an indefinable undercurrent of reservation--a lack of sincerity in it that impressed her unpleasantly.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading At the same time, she was conscious that it did not ring quite true, in spite of his passionate avowal of love and eagerness of manner; there was an indefinable undercurrent of reservation--a lack of sincerity in it that impressed her unpleasantly.

inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading For one thing, she felt that if he had been a true lover, he never would have allowed their correspondence to cease, simply because a single letter had gone astray; he would never have been content to let a year and a half pass without making an attempt to see her and learn how she was living and how her father was prospering, after having been robbed of his last dollar by the treachery of his pretended friend.

Identical; not different.

From this reading At the same time, she was conscious that it did not ring quite true, in spite of his passionate avowal of love and eagerness of manner; there was an indefinable undercurrent of reservation--a lack of sincerity in it that impressed her unpleasantly.

past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading She began to recover from her confusion almost immediately, however, and lifting her eyes, earnestly searched her companion's face.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading For one thing, she felt that if he had been a true lover, he never would have allowed their correspondence to cease, simply because a single letter had gone astray; he would never have been content to let a year and a half pass without making an attempt to see her and learn how she was living and how her father was prospering, after having been robbed of his last dollar by the treachery of his pretended friend.

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

From this reading At the same time, she was conscious that it did not ring quite true, in spite of his passionate avowal of love and eagerness of manner; there was an indefinable undercurrent of reservation--a lack of sincerity in it that impressed her unpleasantly.

and nothing more

From this reading For one thing, she felt that if he had been a true lover, he never would have allowed their correspondence to cease, simply because a single letter had gone astray; he would never have been content to let a year and a half pass without making an attempt to see her and learn how she was living and how her father was prospering, after having been robbed of his last dollar by the treachery of his pretended friend.

an earnest and sincere feeling

From this reading At the same time, she was conscious that it did not ring quite true, in spite of his passionate avowal of love and eagerness of manner; there was an indefinable undercurrent of reservation--a lack of sincerity in it that impressed her unpleasantly.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading For one thing, she felt that if he had been a true lover, he never would have allowed their correspondence to cease, simply because a single letter had gone astray; he would never have been content to let a year and a half pass without making an attempt to see her and learn how she was living and how her father was prospering, after having been robbed of his last dollar by the treachery of his pretended friend.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading At the same time, she was conscious that it did not ring quite true, in spite of his passionate avowal of love and eagerness of manner; there was an indefinable undercurrent of reservation--a lack of sincerity in it that impressed her unpleasantly.

so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

From this reading A STARTLING PROPOSAL.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Mollie grew first red, then white, at this unexpected renewal of Philip's suit.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At the same time, she was conscious that it did not ring quite true, in spite of his passionate avowal of love and eagerness of manner; there was an indefinable undercurrent of reservation--a lack of sincerity in it that impressed her unpleasantly.

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

From this reading At the same time, she was conscious that it did not ring quite true, in spite of his passionate avowal of love and eagerness of manner; there was an indefinable undercurrent of reservation--a lack of sincerity in it that impressed her unpleasantly.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading For one thing, she felt that if he had been a true lover, he never would have allowed their correspondence to cease, simply because a single letter had gone astray; he would never have been content to let a year and a half pass without making an attempt to see her and learn how she was living and how her father was prospering, after having been robbed of his last dollar by the treachery of his pretended friend.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Mollie grew first red, then white, at this unexpected renewal of Philip's suit.

in or at that place or location

From this reading At the same time, she was conscious that it did not ring quite true, in spite of his passionate avowal of love and eagerness of manner; there was an indefinable undercurrent of reservation--a lack of sincerity in it that impressed her unpleasantly.

a special situation

From this reading For one thing, she felt that if he had been a true lover, he never would have allowed their correspondence to cease, simply because a single letter had gone astray; he would never have been content to let a year and a half pass without making an attempt to see her and learn how she was living and how her father was prospering, after having been robbed of his last dollar by the treachery of his pretended friend.

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

From this reading Mollie grew first red, then white, at this unexpected renewal of Philip's suit.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At the same time, she was conscious that it did not ring quite true, in spite of his passionate avowal of love and eagerness of manner; there was an indefinable undercurrent of reservation--a lack of sincerity in it that impressed her unpleasantly.

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

From this reading For one thing, she felt that if he had been a true lover, he never would have allowed their correspondence to cease, simply because a single letter had gone astray; he would never have been content to let a year and a half pass without making an attempt to see her and learn how she was living and how her father was prospering, after having been robbed of his last dollar by the treachery of his pretended friend.

Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.

From this reading For one thing, she felt that if he had been a true lover, he never would have allowed their correspondence to cease, simply because a single letter had gone astray; he would never have been content to let a year and a half pass without making an attempt to see her and learn how she was living and how her father was prospering, after having been robbed of his last dollar by the treachery of his pretended friend.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading At the same time, she was conscious that it did not ring quite true, in spite of his passionate avowal of love and eagerness of manner; there was an indefinable undercurrent of reservation--a lack of sincerity in it that impressed her unpleasantly.

a subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning

From this reading At the same time, she was conscious that it did not ring quite true, in spite of his passionate avowal of love and eagerness of manner; there was an indefinable undercurrent of reservation--a lack of sincerity in it that impressed her unpleasantly.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading Mollie grew first red, then white, at this unexpected renewal of Philip's suit.

in an unpleasant manner

From this reading At the same time, she was conscious that it did not ring quite true, in spite of his passionate avowal of love and eagerness of manner; there was an indefinable undercurrent of reservation--a lack of sincerity in it that impressed her unpleasantly.

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

From this reading At the same time, she was conscious that it did not ring quite true, in spite of his passionate avowal of love and eagerness of manner; there was an indefinable undercurrent of reservation--a lack of sincerity in it that impressed her unpleasantly.

a Caucasian

From this reading Mollie grew first red, then white, at this unexpected renewal of Philip's suit.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading For one thing, she felt that if he had been a true lover, he never would have allowed their correspondence to cease, simply because a single letter had gone astray; he would never have been content to let a year and a half pass without making an attempt to see her and learn how she was living and how her father was prospering, after having been robbed of his last dollar by the treachery of his pretended friend.

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

From this reading For one thing, she felt that if he had been a true lover, he never would have allowed their correspondence to cease, simply because a single letter had gone astray; he would never have been content to let a year and a half pass without making an attempt to see her and learn how she was living and how her father was prospering, after having been robbed of his last dollar by the treachery of his pretended friend.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading For one thing, she felt that if he had been a true lover, he never would have allowed their correspondence to cease, simply because a single letter had gone astray; he would never have been content to let a year and a half pass without making an attempt to see her and learn how she was living and how her father was prospering, after having been robbed of his last dollar by the treachery of his pretended friend.