Chapter XVI

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

From this reading Comethup, sitting in solemn state with his aunt in a great box which would comfortably have held six, could not quite get rid of that guilty feeling he had of having deceived her.

plural of “age” — how long something has existed

From this reading It was certainly the first time, but, despite the difference in their ages and dispositions, and despite the relationship existing between them, they had hitherto been in all things friends; there was a fine comradeship between the old woman and the boy--a comradeship which had demanded complete confidence on his part and equal trust on hers.

(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 It was certainly the first time, but, despite the difference in their ages and dispositions, and despite the relationship existing between them, they had hitherto been in all things friends; there was a fine comradeship between the old woman and the boy--a comradeship which had demanded complete confidence on his part and equal trust on hers.

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

From this reading Having nothing to conceal, his life had been like an open book to her, and she had read the book eagerly and with satisfaction.

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

From this reading It was certainly the first time, but, despite the difference in their ages and dispositions, and despite the relationship existing between them, they had hitherto been in all things friends; there was a fine comradeship between the old woman and the boy--a comradeship which had demanded complete confidence on his part and equal trust on hers.

established by authority; given authoritative approval

From this reading Now, for the first time, it had become necessary that he should deceive her; that, however justly, he should use her money for a purpose of which she would not have approved.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Comethup, sitting in solemn state with his aunt in a great box which would comfortably have held six, could not quite get rid of that guilty feeling he had of having deceived her.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Now, for the first time, it had become necessary that he should deceive her; that, however justly, he should use her money for a purpose of which she would not have approved.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was certainly the first time, but, despite the difference in their ages and dispositions, and despite the relationship existing between them, they had hitherto been in all things friends; there was a fine comradeship between the old woman and the boy--a comradeship which had demanded complete confidence on his part and equal trust on hers.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It was certainly the first time, but, despite the difference in their ages and dispositions, and despite the relationship existing between them, they had hitherto been in all things friends; there was a fine comradeship between the old woman and the boy--a comradeship which had demanded complete confidence on his part and equal trust on hers.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Having nothing to conceal, his life had been like an open book to her, and she had read the book eagerly and with satisfaction.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading Comethup, sitting in solemn state with his aunt in a great box which would comfortably have held six, could not quite get rid of that guilty feeling he had of having deceived her.

a youthful male person

From this reading It was certainly the first time, but, despite the difference in their ages and dispositions, and despite the relationship existing between them, they had hitherto been in all things friends; there was a fine comradeship between the old woman and the boy--a comradeship which had demanded complete confidence on his part and equal trust on hers.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was certainly the first time, but, despite the difference in their ages and dispositions, and despite the relationship existing between them, they had hitherto been in all things friends; there was a fine comradeship between the old woman and the boy--a comradeship which had demanded complete confidence on his part and equal trust on hers.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading It was certainly the first time, but, despite the difference in their ages and dispositions, and despite the relationship existing between them, they had hitherto been in all things friends; there was a fine comradeship between the old woman and the boy--a comradeship which had demanded complete confidence on his part and equal trust on hers.

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From this reading COMETHUP IS SHADOWED.

in mental comfort; without stress

From this reading Comethup, sitting in solemn state with his aunt in a great box which would comfortably have held six, could not quite get rid of that guilty feeling he had of having deceived her.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading It was certainly the first time, but, despite the difference in their ages and dispositions, and despite the relationship existing between them, they had hitherto been in all things friends; there was a fine comradeship between the old woman and the boy--a comradeship which had demanded complete confidence on his part and equal trust on hers.

the quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability

From this reading It was certainly the first time, but, despite the difference in their ages and dispositions, and despite the relationship existing between them, they had hitherto been in all things friends; there was a fine comradeship between the old woman and the boy--a comradeship which had demanded complete confidence on his part and equal trust on hers.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading Having nothing to conceal, his life had been like an open book to her, and she had read the book eagerly and with satisfaction.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading It was certainly the first time, but, despite the difference in their ages and dispositions, and despite the relationship existing between them, they had hitherto been in all things friends; there was a fine comradeship between the old woman and the boy--a comradeship which had demanded complete confidence on his part and equal trust on hers.

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

From this reading Comethup, sitting in solemn state with his aunt in a great box which would comfortably have held six, could not quite get rid of that guilty feeling he had of having deceived her.

be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading Now, for the first time, it had become necessary that he should deceive her; that, however justly, he should use her money for a purpose of which she would not have approved.

past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading Comethup, sitting in solemn state with his aunt in a great box which would comfortably have held six, could not quite get rid of that guilty feeling he had of having deceived her.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading It was certainly the first time, but, despite the difference in their ages and dispositions, and despite the relationship existing between them, they had hitherto been in all things friends; there was a fine comradeship between the old woman and the boy--a comradeship which had demanded complete confidence on his part and equal trust on hers.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading It was certainly the first time, but, despite the difference in their ages and dispositions, and despite the relationship existing between them, they had hitherto been in all things friends; there was a fine comradeship between the old woman and the boy--a comradeship which had demanded complete confidence on his part and equal trust on hers.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading It was certainly the first time, but, despite the difference in their ages and dispositions, and despite the relationship existing between them, they had hitherto been in all things friends; there was a fine comradeship between the old woman and the boy--a comradeship which had demanded complete confidence on his part and equal trust on hers.

plural of “disposition” — your usual mood

From this reading It was certainly the first time, but, despite the difference in their ages and dispositions, and despite the relationship existing between them, they had hitherto been in all things friends; there was a fine comradeship between the old woman and the boy--a comradeship which had demanded complete confidence on his part and equal trust on hers.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading Having nothing to conceal, his life had been like an open book to her, and she had read the book eagerly and with satisfaction.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading It was certainly the first time, but, despite the difference in their ages and dispositions, and despite the relationship existing between them, they had hitherto been in all things friends; there was a fine comradeship between the old woman and the boy--a comradeship which had demanded complete confidence on his part and equal trust on hers.

presently existing

From this reading It was certainly the first time, but, despite the difference in their ages and dispositions, and despite the relationship existing between them, they had hitherto been in all things friends; there was a fine comradeship between the old woman and the boy--a comradeship which had demanded complete confidence on his part and equal trust on hers.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Comethup, sitting in solemn state with his aunt in a great box which would comfortably have held six, could not quite get rid of that guilty feeling he had of having deceived her.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading It was certainly the first time, but, despite the difference in their ages and dispositions, and despite the relationship existing between them, they had hitherto been in all things friends; there was a fine comradeship between the old woman and the boy--a comradeship which had demanded complete confidence on his part and equal trust on hers.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was certainly the first time, but, despite the difference in their ages and dispositions, and despite the relationship existing between them, they had hitherto been in all things friends; there was a fine comradeship between the old woman and the boy--a comradeship which had demanded complete confidence on his part and equal trust on hers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Now, for the first time, it had become necessary that he should deceive her; that, however justly, he should use her money for a purpose of which she would not have approved.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading It was certainly the first time, but, despite the difference in their ages and dispositions, and despite the relationship existing between them, they had hitherto been in all things friends; there was a fine comradeship between the old woman and the boy--a comradeship which had demanded complete confidence on his part and equal trust on hers.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Comethup, sitting in solemn state with his aunt in a great box which would comfortably have held six, could not quite get rid of that guilty feeling he had of having deceived her.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Comethup, sitting in solemn state with his aunt in a great box which would comfortably have held six, could not quite get rid of that guilty feeling he had of having deceived her.

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading Comethup, sitting in solemn state with his aunt in a great box which would comfortably have held six, could not quite get rid of that guilty feeling he had of having deceived her.

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

From this reading Comethup, sitting in solemn state with his aunt in a great box which would comfortably have held six, could not quite get rid of that guilty feeling he had of having deceived her.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Comethup, sitting in solemn state with his aunt in a great box which would comfortably have held six, could not quite get rid of that guilty feeling he had of having deceived her.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Comethup, sitting in solemn state with his aunt in a great box which would comfortably have held six, could not quite get rid of that guilty feeling he had of having deceived her.

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

From this reading Comethup, sitting in solemn state with his aunt in a great box which would comfortably have held six, could not quite get rid of that guilty feeling he had of having deceived her.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Comethup, sitting in solemn state with his aunt in a great box which would comfortably have held six, could not quite get rid of that guilty feeling he had of having deceived her.

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

From this reading Comethup, sitting in solemn state with his aunt in a great box which would comfortably have held six, could not quite get rid of that guilty feeling he had of having deceived her.

the one or ones belonging to her

From this reading It was certainly the first time, but, despite the difference in their ages and dispositions, and despite the relationship existing between them, they had hitherto been in all things friends; there was a fine comradeship between the old woman and the boy--a comradeship which had demanded complete confidence on his part and equal trust on hers.

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

From this reading Comethup, sitting in solemn state with his aunt in a great box which would comfortably have held six, could not quite get rid of that guilty feeling he had of having deceived her.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading It was certainly the first time, but, despite the difference in their ages and dispositions, and despite the relationship existing between them, they had hitherto been in all things friends; there was a fine comradeship between the old woman and the boy--a comradeship which had demanded complete confidence on his part and equal trust on hers.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Now, for the first time, it had become necessary that he should deceive her; that, however justly, he should use her money for a purpose of which she would not have approved.

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

From this reading Comethup, sitting in solemn state with his aunt in a great box which would comfortably have held six, could not quite get rid of that guilty feeling he had of having deceived her.

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

From this reading COMETHUP IS SHADOWED.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was certainly the first time, but, despite the difference in their ages and dispositions, and despite the relationship existing between them, they had hitherto been in all things friends; there was a fine comradeship between the old woman and the boy--a comradeship which had demanded complete confidence on his part and equal trust on hers.

with honesty

From this reading Now, for the first time, it had become necessary that he should deceive her; that, however justly, he should use her money for a purpose of which she would not have approved.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Having nothing to conceal, his life had been like an open book to her, and she had read the book eagerly and with satisfaction.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Having nothing to conceal, his life had been like an open book to her, and she had read the book eagerly and with satisfaction.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Now, for the first time, it had become necessary that he should deceive her; that, however justly, he should use her money for a purpose of which she would not have approved.

absolutely essential

From this reading Now, for the first time, it had become necessary that he should deceive her; that, however justly, he should use her money for a purpose of which she would not have approved.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Comethup, sitting in solemn state with his aunt in a great box which would comfortably have held six, could not quite get rid of that guilty feeling he had of having deceived her.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Having nothing to conceal, his life had been like an open book to her, and she had read the book eagerly and with satisfaction.

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

From this reading Now, for the first time, it had become necessary that he should deceive her; that, however justly, he should use her money for a purpose of which she would not have approved.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Comethup, sitting in solemn state with his aunt in a great box which would comfortably have held six, could not quite get rid of that guilty feeling he had of having deceived her.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading It was certainly the first time, but, despite the difference in their ages and dispositions, and despite the relationship existing between them, they had hitherto been in all things friends; there was a fine comradeship between the old woman and the boy--a comradeship which had demanded complete confidence on his part and equal trust on hers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was certainly the first time, but, despite the difference in their ages and dispositions, and despite the relationship existing between them, they had hitherto been in all things friends; there was a fine comradeship between the old woman and the boy--a comradeship which had demanded complete confidence on his part and equal trust on hers.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Having nothing to conceal, his life had been like an open book to her, and she had read the book eagerly and with satisfaction.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It was certainly the first time, but, despite the difference in their ages and dispositions, and despite the relationship existing between them, they had hitherto been in all things friends; there was a fine comradeship between the old woman and the boy--a comradeship which had demanded complete confidence on his part and equal trust on hers.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Now, for the first time, it had become necessary that he should deceive her; that, however justly, he should use her money for a purpose of which she would not have approved.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Comethup, sitting in solemn state with his aunt in a great box which would comfortably have held six, could not quite get rid of that guilty feeling he had of having deceived her.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Having nothing to conceal, his life had been like an open book to her, and she had read the book eagerly and with satisfaction.

a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)

From this reading It was certainly the first time, but, despite the difference in their ages and dispositions, and despite the relationship existing between them, they had hitherto been in all things friends; there was a fine comradeship between the old woman and the boy--a comradeship which had demanded complete confidence on his part and equal trust on hers.

relieve from

From this reading Comethup, sitting in solemn state with his aunt in a great box which would comfortably have held six, could not quite get rid of that guilty feeling he had of having deceived her.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading Having nothing to conceal, his life had been like an open book to her, and she had read the book eagerly and with satisfaction.

filled with shade

From this reading COMETHUP IS SHADOWED.

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

From this reading Having nothing to conceal, his life had been like an open book to her, and she had read the book eagerly and with satisfaction.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Now, for the first time, it had become necessary that he should deceive her; that, however justly, he should use her money for a purpose of which she would not have approved.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Comethup, sitting in solemn state with his aunt in a great box which would comfortably have held six, could not quite get rid of that guilty feeling he had of having deceived her.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Comethup, sitting in solemn state with his aunt in a great box which would comfortably have held six, could not quite get rid of that guilty feeling he had of having deceived her.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading Comethup, sitting in solemn state with his aunt in a great box which would comfortably have held six, could not quite get rid of that guilty feeling he had of having deceived her.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Comethup, sitting in solemn state with his aunt in a great box which would comfortably have held six, could not quite get rid of that guilty feeling he had of having deceived her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Comethup, sitting in solemn state with his aunt in a great box which would comfortably have held six, could not quite get rid of that guilty feeling he had of having deceived her.

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

From this reading It was certainly the first time, but, despite the difference in their ages and dispositions, and despite the relationship existing between them, they had hitherto been in all things friends; there was a fine comradeship between the old woman and the boy--a comradeship which had demanded complete confidence on his part and equal trust on hers.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was certainly the first time, but, despite the difference in their ages and dispositions, and despite the relationship existing between them, they had hitherto been in all things friends; there was a fine comradeship between the old woman and the boy--a comradeship which had demanded complete confidence on his part and equal trust on hers.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was certainly the first time, but, despite the difference in their ages and dispositions, and despite the relationship existing between them, they had hitherto been in all things friends; there was a fine comradeship between the old woman and the boy--a comradeship which had demanded complete confidence on his part and equal trust on hers.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was certainly the first time, but, despite the difference in their ages and dispositions, and despite the relationship existing between them, they had hitherto been in all things friends; there was a fine comradeship between the old woman and the boy--a comradeship which had demanded complete confidence on his part and equal trust on hers.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was certainly the first time, but, despite the difference in their ages and dispositions, and despite the relationship existing between them, they had hitherto been in all things friends; there was a fine comradeship between the old woman and the boy--a comradeship which had demanded complete confidence on his part and equal trust on hers.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading It was certainly the first time, but, despite the difference in their ages and dispositions, and despite the relationship existing between them, they had hitherto been in all things friends; there was a fine comradeship between the old woman and the boy--a comradeship which had demanded complete confidence on his part and equal trust on hers.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was certainly the first time, but, despite the difference in their ages and dispositions, and despite the relationship existing between them, they had hitherto been in all things friends; there was a fine comradeship between the old woman and the boy--a comradeship which had demanded complete confidence on his part and equal trust on hers.

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

From this reading Having nothing to conceal, his life had been like an open book to her, and she had read the book eagerly and with satisfaction.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading It was certainly the first time, but, despite the difference in their ages and dispositions, and despite the relationship existing between them, they had hitherto been in all things friends; there was a fine comradeship between the old woman and the boy--a comradeship which had demanded complete confidence on his part and equal trust on hers.

the act of using

From this reading Now, for the first time, it had become necessary that he should deceive her; that, however justly, he should use her money for a purpose of which she would not have approved.

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

From this reading It was certainly the first time, but, despite the difference in their ages and dispositions, and despite the relationship existing between them, they had hitherto been in all things friends; there was a fine comradeship between the old woman and the boy--a comradeship which had demanded complete confidence on his part and equal trust on hers.

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

From this reading Comethup, sitting in solemn state with his aunt in a great box which would comfortably have held six, could not quite get rid of that guilty feeling he had of having deceived her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Comethup, sitting in solemn state with his aunt in a great box which would comfortably have held six, could not quite get rid of that guilty feeling he had of having deceived her.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading It was certainly the first time, but, despite the difference in their ages and dispositions, and despite the relationship existing between them, they had hitherto been in all things friends; there was a fine comradeship between the old woman and the boy--a comradeship which had demanded complete confidence on his part and equal trust on hers.

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

From this reading Comethup, sitting in solemn state with his aunt in a great box which would comfortably have held six, could not quite get rid of that guilty feeling he had of having deceived her.