Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading In thus acting, the young man obeyed a presentiment which told him that in what had passed before him a melancholy farce had been played by Don Pablo, and that the readiness with, which he had consented to part with them concealed some perfidy or other.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading In thus acting, the young man obeyed a presentiment which told him that in what had passed before him a melancholy farce had been played by Don Pablo, and that the readiness with, which he had consented to part with them concealed some perfidy or other.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading Drawn, spite of himself, into a series of adventures very disagreeable to a man who, like him, had come to America to seek for that freedom and tranquillity of mind which his country, torn by factions, refused him, the young man had at last--as always happens--become interested in the anomalous position into which he had been thrown, with the feverish anxiety of a man who sees passing before him the scenes of a stirring drama.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading This presentiment had become so fixed in the young man's mind--it had become so real to him--that, although nothing arose to corroborate this suspicion of treachery, he was perfectly convinced of it, and would have asserted as much had occasion called for it.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Drawn, spite of himself, into a series of adventures very disagreeable to a man who, like him, had come to America to seek for that freedom and tranquillity of mind which his country, torn by factions, refused him, the young man had at last--as always happens--become interested in the anomalous position into which he had been thrown, with the feverish anxiety of a man who sees passing before him the scenes of a stirring drama.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading Drawn, spite of himself, into a series of adventures very disagreeable to a man who, like him, had come to America to seek for that freedom and tranquillity of mind which his country, torn by factions, refused him, the young man had at last--as always happens--become interested in the anomalous position into which he had been thrown, with the feverish anxiety of a man who sees passing before him the scenes of a stirring drama.

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

From this reading On leaving the reception room, Emile Gagnepain proceeded to the _toldo_ occupied by the Marchioness de Castelmelhor and her daughter.

deviating from the general or common order or type

From this reading Drawn, spite of himself, into a series of adventures very disagreeable to a man who, like him, had come to America to seek for that freedom and tranquillity of mind which his country, torn by factions, refused him, the young man had at last--as always happens--become interested in the anomalous position into which he had been thrown, with the feverish anxiety of a man who sees passing before him the scenes of a stirring drama.

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

From this reading Drawn, spite of himself, into a series of adventures very disagreeable to a man who, like him, had come to America to seek for that freedom and tranquillity of mind which his country, torn by factions, refused him, the young man had at last--as always happens--become interested in the anomalous position into which he had been thrown, with the feverish anxiety of a man who sees passing before him the scenes of a stirring drama.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading This presentiment had become so fixed in the young man's mind--it had become so real to him--that, although nothing arose to corroborate this suspicion of treachery, he was perfectly convinced of it, and would have asserted as much had occasion called for it.

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

From this reading This presentiment had become so fixed in the young man's mind--it had become so real to him--that, although nothing arose to corroborate this suspicion of treachery, he was perfectly convinced of it, and would have asserted as much had occasion called for it.

confidently declared to be so

From this reading This presentiment had become so fixed in the young man's mind--it had become so real to him--that, although nothing arose to corroborate this suspicion of treachery, he was perfectly convinced of it, and would have asserted as much had occasion called for it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Drawn, spite of himself, into a series of adventures very disagreeable to a man who, like him, had come to America to seek for that freedom and tranquillity of mind which his country, torn by factions, refused him, the young man had at last--as always happens--become interested in the anomalous position into which he had been thrown, with the feverish anxiety of a man who sees passing before him the scenes of a stirring drama.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading This presentiment had become so fixed in the young man's mind--it had become so real to him--that, although nothing arose to corroborate this suspicion of treachery, he was perfectly convinced of it, and would have asserted as much had occasion called for it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In thus acting, the young man obeyed a presentiment which told him that in what had passed before him a melancholy farce had been played by Don Pablo, and that the readiness with, which he had consented to part with them concealed some perfidy or other.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading In thus acting, the young man obeyed a presentiment which told him that in what had passed before him a melancholy farce had been played by Don Pablo, and that the readiness with, which he had consented to part with them concealed some perfidy or other.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On leaving the reception room, Emile Gagnepain proceeded to the _toldo_ occupied by the Marchioness de Castelmelhor and her daughter.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading This presentiment had become so fixed in the young man's mind--it had become so real to him--that, although nothing arose to corroborate this suspicion of treachery, he was perfectly convinced of it, and would have asserted as much had occasion called for it.

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From this reading On leaving the reception room, Emile Gagnepain proceeded to the _toldo_ occupied by the Marchioness de Castelmelhor and her daughter.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Drawn, spite of himself, into a series of adventures very disagreeable to a man who, like him, had come to America to seek for that freedom and tranquillity of mind which his country, torn by factions, refused him, the young man had at last--as always happens--become interested in the anomalous position into which he had been thrown, with the feverish anxiety of a man who sees passing before him the scenes of a stirring drama.

not accessible to view

From this reading In thus acting, the young man obeyed a presentiment which told him that in what had passed before him a melancholy farce had been played by Don Pablo, and that the readiness with, which he had consented to part with them concealed some perfidy or other.

past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

From this reading In thus acting, the young man obeyed a presentiment which told him that in what had passed before him a melancholy farce had been played by Don Pablo, and that the readiness with, which he had consented to part with them concealed some perfidy or other.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading This presentiment had become so fixed in the young man's mind--it had become so real to him--that, although nothing arose to corroborate this suspicion of treachery, he was perfectly convinced of it, and would have asserted as much had occasion called for it.

establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

From this reading This presentiment had become so fixed in the young man's mind--it had become so real to him--that, although nothing arose to corroborate this suspicion of treachery, he was perfectly convinced of it, and would have asserted as much had occasion called for it.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Drawn, spite of himself, into a series of adventures very disagreeable to a man who, like him, had come to America to seek for that freedom and tranquillity of mind which his country, torn by factions, refused him, the young man had at last--as always happens--become interested in the anomalous position into which he had been thrown, with the feverish anxiety of a man who sees passing before him the scenes of a stirring drama.

a female human offspring

From this reading On leaving the reception room, Emile Gagnepain proceeded to the _toldo_ occupied by the Marchioness de Castelmelhor and her daughter.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading On leaving the reception room, Emile Gagnepain proceeded to the _toldo_ occupied by the Marchioness de Castelmelhor and her daughter.

not to your liking

From this reading Drawn, spite of himself, into a series of adventures very disagreeable to a man who, like him, had come to America to seek for that freedom and tranquillity of mind which his country, torn by factions, refused him, the young man had at last--as always happens--become interested in the anomalous position into which he had been thrown, with the feverish anxiety of a man who sees passing before him the scenes of a stirring drama.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading In thus acting, the young man obeyed a presentiment which told him that in what had passed before him a melancholy farce had been played by Don Pablo, and that the readiness with, which he had consented to part with them concealed some perfidy or other.

a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading Drawn, spite of himself, into a series of adventures very disagreeable to a man who, like him, had come to America to seek for that freedom and tranquillity of mind which his country, torn by factions, refused him, the young man had at last--as always happens--become interested in the anomalous position into which he had been thrown, with the feverish anxiety of a man who sees passing before him the scenes of a stirring drama.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Drawn, spite of himself, into a series of adventures very disagreeable to a man who, like him, had come to America to seek for that freedom and tranquillity of mind which his country, torn by factions, refused him, the young man had at last--as always happens--become interested in the anomalous position into which he had been thrown, with the feverish anxiety of a man who sees passing before him the scenes of a stirring drama.

the boy whose upbringing was described by Jean-Jacques Rousseau

From this reading On leaving the reception room, Emile Gagnepain proceeded to the _toldo_ occupied by the Marchioness de Castelmelhor and her daughter.

plural of “faction” — a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue

From this reading Drawn, spite of himself, into a series of adventures very disagreeable to a man who, like him, had come to America to seek for that freedom and tranquillity of mind which his country, torn by factions, refused him, the young man had at last--as always happens--become interested in the anomalous position into which he had been thrown, with the feverish anxiety of a man who sees passing before him the scenes of a stirring drama.

a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations

From this reading In thus acting, the young man obeyed a presentiment which told him that in what had passed before him a melancholy farce had been played by Don Pablo, and that the readiness with, which he had consented to part with them concealed some perfidy or other.

marked by intense agitation or emotion

From this reading Drawn, spite of himself, into a series of adventures very disagreeable to a man who, like him, had come to America to seek for that freedom and tranquillity of mind which his country, torn by factions, refused him, the young man had at last--as always happens--become interested in the anomalous position into which he had been thrown, with the feverish anxiety of a man who sees passing before him the scenes of a stirring drama.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading This presentiment had become so fixed in the young man's mind--it had become so real to him--that, although nothing arose to corroborate this suspicion of treachery, he was perfectly convinced of it, and would have asserted as much had occasion called for it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This presentiment had become so fixed in the young man's mind--it had become so real to him--that, although nothing arose to corroborate this suspicion of treachery, he was perfectly convinced of it, and would have asserted as much had occasion called for it.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading Drawn, spite of himself, into a series of adventures very disagreeable to a man who, like him, had come to America to seek for that freedom and tranquillity of mind which his country, torn by factions, refused him, the young man had at last--as always happens--become interested in the anomalous position into which he had been thrown, with the feverish anxiety of a man who sees passing before him the scenes of a stirring drama.

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From this reading On leaving the reception room, Emile Gagnepain proceeded to the _toldo_ occupied by the Marchioness de Castelmelhor and her daughter.

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

From this reading In thus acting, the young man obeyed a presentiment which told him that in what had passed before him a melancholy farce had been played by Don Pablo, and that the readiness with, which he had consented to part with them concealed some perfidy or other.

third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Drawn, spite of himself, into a series of adventures very disagreeable to a man who, like him, had come to America to seek for that freedom and tranquillity of mind which his country, torn by factions, refused him, the young man had at last--as always happens--become interested in the anomalous position into which he had been thrown, with the feverish anxiety of a man who sees passing before him the scenes of a stirring drama.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading This presentiment had become so fixed in the young man's mind--it had become so real to him--that, although nothing arose to corroborate this suspicion of treachery, he was perfectly convinced of it, and would have asserted as much had occasion called for it.

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

From this reading In thus acting, the young man obeyed a presentiment which told him that in what had passed before him a melancholy farce had been played by Don Pablo, and that the readiness with, which he had consented to part with them concealed some perfidy or other.

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

From this reading On leaving the reception room, Emile Gagnepain proceeded to the _toldo_ occupied by the Marchioness de Castelmelhor and her daughter.

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

From this reading In thus acting, the young man obeyed a presentiment which told him that in what had passed before him a melancholy farce had been played by Don Pablo, and that the readiness with, which he had consented to part with them concealed some perfidy or other.

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

From this reading Drawn, spite of himself, into a series of adventures very disagreeable to a man who, like him, had come to America to seek for that freedom and tranquillity of mind which his country, torn by factions, refused him, the young man had at last--as always happens--become interested in the anomalous position into which he had been thrown, with the feverish anxiety of a man who sees passing before him the scenes of a stirring drama.

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

From this reading Drawn, spite of himself, into a series of adventures very disagreeable to a man who, like him, had come to America to seek for that freedom and tranquillity of mind which his country, torn by factions, refused him, the young man had at last--as always happens--become interested in the anomalous position into which he had been thrown, with the feverish anxiety of a man who sees passing before him the scenes of a stirring drama.

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

From this reading In thus acting, the young man obeyed a presentiment which told him that in what had passed before him a melancholy farce had been played by Don Pablo, and that the readiness with, which he had consented to part with them concealed some perfidy or other.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Drawn, spite of himself, into a series of adventures very disagreeable to a man who, like him, had come to America to seek for that freedom and tranquillity of mind which his country, torn by factions, refused him, the young man had at last--as always happens--become interested in the anomalous position into which he had been thrown, with the feverish anxiety of a man who sees passing before him the scenes of a stirring drama.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Drawn, spite of himself, into a series of adventures very disagreeable to a man who, like him, had come to America to seek for that freedom and tranquillity of mind which his country, torn by factions, refused him, the young man had at last--as always happens--become interested in the anomalous position into which he had been thrown, with the feverish anxiety of a man who sees passing before him the scenes of a stirring drama.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This presentiment had become so fixed in the young man's mind--it had become so real to him--that, although nothing arose to corroborate this suspicion of treachery, he was perfectly convinced of it, and would have asserted as much had occasion called for it.

immediately past

From this reading Drawn, spite of himself, into a series of adventures very disagreeable to a man who, like him, had come to America to seek for that freedom and tranquillity of mind which his country, torn by factions, refused him, the young man had at last--as always happens--become interested in the anomalous position into which he had been thrown, with the feverish anxiety of a man who sees passing before him the scenes of a stirring drama.

the act of departing

From this reading On leaving the reception room, Emile Gagnepain proceeded to the _toldo_ occupied by the Marchioness de Castelmelhor and her daughter.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Drawn, spite of himself, into a series of adventures very disagreeable to a man who, like him, had come to America to seek for that freedom and tranquillity of mind which his country, torn by factions, refused him, the young man had at last--as always happens--become interested in the anomalous position into which he had been thrown, with the feverish anxiety of a man who sees passing before him the scenes of a stirring drama.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading In thus acting, the young man obeyed a presentiment which told him that in what had passed before him a melancholy farce had been played by Don Pablo, and that the readiness with, which he had consented to part with them concealed some perfidy or other.

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

From this reading This presentiment had become so fixed in the young man's mind--it had become so real to him--that, although nothing arose to corroborate this suspicion of treachery, he was perfectly convinced of it, and would have asserted as much had occasion called for it.

the wife or widow of a marquis

From this reading On leaving the reception room, Emile Gagnepain proceeded to the _toldo_ occupied by the Marchioness de Castelmelhor and her daughter.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading In thus acting, the young man obeyed a presentiment which told him that in what had passed before him a melancholy farce had been played by Don Pablo, and that the readiness with, which he had consented to part with them concealed some perfidy or other.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading This presentiment had become so fixed in the young man's mind--it had become so real to him--that, although nothing arose to corroborate this suspicion of treachery, he was perfectly convinced of it, and would have asserted as much had occasion called for it.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading This presentiment had become so fixed in the young man's mind--it had become so real to him--that, although nothing arose to corroborate this suspicion of treachery, he was perfectly convinced of it, and would have asserted as much had occasion called for it.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading This presentiment had become so fixed in the young man's mind--it had become so real to him--that, although nothing arose to corroborate this suspicion of treachery, he was perfectly convinced of it, and would have asserted as much had occasion called for it.

past form of “obey” — be obedient to

From this reading In thus acting, the young man obeyed a presentiment which told him that in what had passed before him a melancholy farce had been played by Don Pablo, and that the readiness with, which he had consented to part with them concealed some perfidy or other.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading This presentiment had become so fixed in the young man's mind--it had become so real to him--that, although nothing arose to corroborate this suspicion of treachery, he was perfectly convinced of it, and would have asserted as much had occasion called for it.

held or filled or in use

From this reading On leaving the reception room, Emile Gagnepain proceeded to the _toldo_ occupied by the Marchioness de Castelmelhor and her daughter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This presentiment had become so fixed in the young man's mind--it had become so real to him--that, although nothing arose to corroborate this suspicion of treachery, he was perfectly convinced of it, and would have asserted as much had occasion called for it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On leaving the reception room, Emile Gagnepain proceeded to the _toldo_ occupied by the Marchioness de Castelmelhor and her daughter.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In thus acting, the young man obeyed a presentiment which told him that in what had passed before him a melancholy farce had been played by Don Pablo, and that the readiness with, which he had consented to part with them concealed some perfidy or other.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In thus acting, the young man obeyed a presentiment which told him that in what had passed before him a melancholy farce had been played by Don Pablo, and that the readiness with, which he had consented to part with them concealed some perfidy or other.

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From this reading In thus acting, the young man obeyed a presentiment which told him that in what had passed before him a melancholy farce had been played by Don Pablo, and that the readiness with, which he had consented to part with them concealed some perfidy or other.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading In thus acting, the young man obeyed a presentiment which told him that in what had passed before him a melancholy farce had been played by Don Pablo, and that the readiness with, which he had consented to part with them concealed some perfidy or other.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading In thus acting, the young man obeyed a presentiment which told him that in what had passed before him a melancholy farce had been played by Don Pablo, and that the readiness with, which he had consented to part with them concealed some perfidy or other.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Drawn, spite of himself, into a series of adventures very disagreeable to a man who, like him, had come to America to seek for that freedom and tranquillity of mind which his country, torn by factions, refused him, the young man had at last--as always happens--become interested in the anomalous position into which he had been thrown, with the feverish anxiety of a man who sees passing before him the scenes of a stirring drama.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading This presentiment had become so fixed in the young man's mind--it had become so real to him--that, although nothing arose to corroborate this suspicion of treachery, he was perfectly convinced of it, and would have asserted as much had occasion called for it.

betrayal of a trust

From this reading In thus acting, the young man obeyed a presentiment which told him that in what had passed before him a melancholy farce had been played by Don Pablo, and that the readiness with, which he had consented to part with them concealed some perfidy or other.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading In thus acting, the young man obeyed a presentiment which told him that in what had passed before him a melancholy farce had been played by Don Pablo, and that the readiness with, which he had consented to part with them concealed some perfidy or other.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Drawn, spite of himself, into a series of adventures very disagreeable to a man who, like him, had come to America to seek for that freedom and tranquillity of mind which his country, torn by factions, refused him, the young man had at last--as always happens--become interested in the anomalous position into which he had been thrown, with the feverish anxiety of a man who sees passing before him the scenes of a stirring drama.

a feeling of evil to come

From this reading In thus acting, the young man obeyed a presentiment which told him that in what had passed before him a melancholy farce had been played by Don Pablo, and that the readiness with, which he had consented to part with them concealed some perfidy or other.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading On leaving the reception room, Emile Gagnepain proceeded to the _toldo_ occupied by the Marchioness de Castelmelhor and her daughter.

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading In thus acting, the young man obeyed a presentiment which told him that in what had passed before him a melancholy farce had been played by Don Pablo, and that the readiness with, which he had consented to part with them concealed some perfidy or other.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading This presentiment had become so fixed in the young man's mind--it had become so real to him--that, although nothing arose to corroborate this suspicion of treachery, he was perfectly convinced of it, and would have asserted as much had occasion called for it.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading On leaving the reception room, Emile Gagnepain proceeded to the _toldo_ occupied by the Marchioness de Castelmelhor and her daughter.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading Drawn, spite of himself, into a series of adventures very disagreeable to a man who, like him, had come to America to seek for that freedom and tranquillity of mind which his country, torn by factions, refused him, the young man had at last--as always happens--become interested in the anomalous position into which he had been thrown, with the feverish anxiety of a man who sees passing before him the scenes of a stirring drama.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading On leaving the reception room, Emile Gagnepain proceeded to the _toldo_ occupied by the Marchioness de Castelmelhor and her daughter.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading Drawn, spite of himself, into a series of adventures very disagreeable to a man who, like him, had come to America to seek for that freedom and tranquillity of mind which his country, torn by factions, refused him, the young man had at last--as always happens--become interested in the anomalous position into which he had been thrown, with the feverish anxiety of a man who sees passing before him the scenes of a stirring drama.

try to get or reach

From this reading Drawn, spite of himself, into a series of adventures very disagreeable to a man who, like him, had come to America to seek for that freedom and tranquillity of mind which his country, torn by factions, refused him, the young man had at last--as always happens--become interested in the anomalous position into which he had been thrown, with the feverish anxiety of a man who sees passing before him the scenes of a stirring drama.

plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located

From this reading Drawn, spite of himself, into a series of adventures very disagreeable to a man who, like him, had come to America to seek for that freedom and tranquillity of mind which his country, torn by factions, refused him, the young man had at last--as always happens--become interested in the anomalous position into which he had been thrown, with the feverish anxiety of a man who sees passing before him the scenes of a stirring drama.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading Drawn, spite of himself, into a series of adventures very disagreeable to a man who, like him, had come to America to seek for that freedom and tranquillity of mind which his country, torn by factions, refused him, the young man had at last--as always happens--become interested in the anomalous position into which he had been thrown, with the feverish anxiety of a man who sees passing before him the scenes of a stirring drama.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This presentiment had become so fixed in the young man's mind--it had become so real to him--that, although nothing arose to corroborate this suspicion of treachery, he was perfectly convinced of it, and would have asserted as much had occasion called for it.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading In thus acting, the young man obeyed a presentiment which told him that in what had passed before him a melancholy farce had been played by Don Pablo, and that the readiness with, which he had consented to part with them concealed some perfidy or other.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading Drawn, spite of himself, into a series of adventures very disagreeable to a man who, like him, had come to America to seek for that freedom and tranquillity of mind which his country, torn by factions, refused him, the young man had at last--as always happens--become interested in the anomalous position into which he had been thrown, with the feverish anxiety of a man who sees passing before him the scenes of a stirring drama.

agitating a liquid with an implement

From this reading Drawn, spite of himself, into a series of adventures very disagreeable to a man who, like him, had come to America to seek for that freedom and tranquillity of mind which his country, torn by factions, refused him, the young man had at last--as always happens--become interested in the anomalous position into which he had been thrown, with the feverish anxiety of a man who sees passing before him the scenes of a stirring drama.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading This presentiment had become so fixed in the young man's mind--it had become so real to him--that, although nothing arose to corroborate this suspicion of treachery, he was perfectly convinced of it, and would have asserted as much had occasion called for it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In thus acting, the young man obeyed a presentiment which told him that in what had passed before him a melancholy farce had been played by Don Pablo, and that the readiness with, which he had consented to part with them concealed some perfidy or other.

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

From this reading THE TOLDO.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In thus acting, the young man obeyed a presentiment which told him that in what had passed before him a melancholy farce had been played by Don Pablo, and that the readiness with, which he had consented to part with them concealed some perfidy or other.

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

From this reading This presentiment had become so fixed in the young man's mind--it had become so real to him--that, although nothing arose to corroborate this suspicion of treachery, he was perfectly convinced of it, and would have asserted as much had occasion called for it.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading Drawn, spite of himself, into a series of adventures very disagreeable to a man who, like him, had come to America to seek for that freedom and tranquillity of mind which his country, torn by factions, refused him, the young man had at last--as always happens--become interested in the anomalous position into which he had been thrown, with the feverish anxiety of a man who sees passing before him the scenes of a stirring drama.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading In thus acting, the young man obeyed a presentiment which told him that in what had passed before him a melancholy farce had been played by Don Pablo, and that the readiness with, which he had consented to part with them concealed some perfidy or other.

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

From this reading On leaving the reception room, Emile Gagnepain proceeded to the _toldo_ occupied by the Marchioness de Castelmelhor and her daughter.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading In thus acting, the young man obeyed a presentiment which told him that in what had passed before him a melancholy farce had been played by Don Pablo, and that the readiness with, which he had consented to part with them concealed some perfidy or other.

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From this reading THE TOLDO.

having edges that are jagged from injury

From this reading Drawn, spite of himself, into a series of adventures very disagreeable to a man who, like him, had come to America to seek for that freedom and tranquillity of mind which his country, torn by factions, refused him, the young man had at last--as always happens--become interested in the anomalous position into which he had been thrown, with the feverish anxiety of a man who sees passing before him the scenes of a stirring drama.

an untroubled state; free from disturbances

From this reading Drawn, spite of himself, into a series of adventures very disagreeable to a man who, like him, had come to America to seek for that freedom and tranquillity of mind which his country, torn by factions, refused him, the young man had at last--as always happens--become interested in the anomalous position into which he had been thrown, with the feverish anxiety of a man who sees passing before him the scenes of a stirring drama.

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

From this reading This presentiment had become so fixed in the young man's mind--it had become so real to him--that, although nothing arose to corroborate this suspicion of treachery, he was perfectly convinced of it, and would have asserted as much had occasion called for it.

precisely as stated

From this reading Drawn, spite of himself, into a series of adventures very disagreeable to a man who, like him, had come to America to seek for that freedom and tranquillity of mind which his country, torn by factions, refused him, the young man had at last--as always happens--become interested in the anomalous position into which he had been thrown, with the feverish anxiety of a man who sees passing before him the scenes of a stirring drama.

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

From this reading This presentiment had become so fixed in the young man's mind--it had become so real to him--that, although nothing arose to corroborate this suspicion of treachery, he was perfectly convinced of it, and would have asserted as much had occasion called for it.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading In thus acting, the young man obeyed a presentiment which told him that in what had passed before him a melancholy farce had been played by Don Pablo, and that the readiness with, which he had consented to part with them concealed some perfidy or other.

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

From this reading In thus acting, the young man obeyed a presentiment which told him that in what had passed before him a melancholy farce had been played by Don Pablo, and that the readiness with, which he had consented to part with them concealed some perfidy or other.

which person or people

From this reading Drawn, spite of himself, into a series of adventures very disagreeable to a man who, like him, had come to America to seek for that freedom and tranquillity of mind which his country, torn by factions, refused him, the young man had at last--as always happens--become interested in the anomalous position into which he had been thrown, with the feverish anxiety of a man who sees passing before him the scenes of a stirring drama.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In thus acting, the young man obeyed a presentiment which told him that in what had passed before him a melancholy farce had been played by Don Pablo, and that the readiness with, which he had consented to part with them concealed some perfidy or other.

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

From this reading This presentiment had become so fixed in the young man's mind--it had become so real to him--that, although nothing arose to corroborate this suspicion of treachery, he was perfectly convinced of it, and would have asserted as much had occasion called for it.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading In thus acting, the young man obeyed a presentiment which told him that in what had passed before him a melancholy farce had been played by Don Pablo, and that the readiness with, which he had consented to part with them concealed some perfidy or other.