Chapter XXI

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

From this reading LOVERS Gavin's belief that Evelyn would now make a confidant of him rested largely upon a knowledge of human nature, which the great and successful school of endeavor had revealed to him.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading "I like your guest," Gavin began--and he referred to a young solicitor by name Gilbert Ray, who had come down from London by the afternoon train--"I like your guest.

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

From this reading LOVERS Gavin's belief that Evelyn would now make a confidant of him rested largely upon a knowledge of human nature, which the great and successful school of endeavor had revealed to him.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Nor was he in any way mistaken.

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

From this reading The intimacy of a peril, mutually dared and overcome, brought the man and the woman together as years of social intercourse could not have done.

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

From this reading "I like your guest," Gavin began--and he referred to a young solicitor by name Gilbert Ray, who had come down from London by the afternoon train--"I like your guest.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading LOVERS Gavin's belief that Evelyn would now make a confidant of him rested largely upon a knowledge of human nature, which the great and successful school of endeavor had revealed to him.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading That very night they walked in the Italian Gardens of Melbourne Hall and spoke as freely as brother and sister might have done.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The intimacy of a peril, mutually dared and overcome, brought the man and the woman together as years of social intercourse could not have done.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "I like your guest," Gavin began--and he referred to a young solicitor by name Gilbert Ray, who had come down from London by the afternoon train--"I like your guest.

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

From this reading "I like your guest," Gavin began--and he referred to a young solicitor by name Gilbert Ray, who had come down from London by the afternoon train--"I like your guest.

someone to whom private matters are confided

From this reading LOVERS Gavin's belief that Evelyn would now make a confidant of him rested largely upon a knowledge of human nature, which the great and successful school of endeavor had revealed to him.

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

From this reading The intimacy of a peril, mutually dared and overcome, brought the man and the woman together as years of social intercourse could not have done.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading The intimacy of a peril, mutually dared and overcome, brought the man and the woman together as years of social intercourse could not have done.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The intimacy of a peril, mutually dared and overcome, brought the man and the woman together as years of social intercourse could not have done.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "I like your guest," Gavin began--and he referred to a young solicitor by name Gilbert Ray, who had come down from London by the afternoon train--"I like your guest.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading LOVERS Gavin's belief that Evelyn would now make a confidant of him rested largely upon a knowledge of human nature, which the great and successful school of endeavor had revealed to him.

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From this reading LOVERS Gavin's belief that Evelyn would now make a confidant of him rested largely upon a knowledge of human nature, which the great and successful school of endeavor had revealed to him.

in a free manner

From this reading That very night they walked in the Italian Gardens of Melbourne Hall and spoke as freely as brother and sister might have done.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "I like your guest," Gavin began--and he referred to a young solicitor by name Gilbert Ray, who had come down from London by the afternoon train--"I like your guest.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading That very night they walked in the Italian Gardens of Melbourne Hall and spoke as freely as brother and sister might have done.

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From this reading "I like your guest," Gavin began--and he referred to a young solicitor by name Gilbert Ray, who had come down from London by the afternoon train--"I like your guest.

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

From this reading LOVERS Gavin's belief that Evelyn would now make a confidant of him rested largely upon a knowledge of human nature, which the great and successful school of endeavor had revealed to him.

a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns

From this reading "I like your guest," Gavin began--and he referred to a young solicitor by name Gilbert Ray, who had come down from London by the afternoon train--"I like your guest.

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

From this reading LOVERS Gavin's belief that Evelyn would now make a confidant of him rested largely upon a knowledge of human nature, which the great and successful school of endeavor had revealed to him.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading "I like your guest," Gavin began--and he referred to a young solicitor by name Gilbert Ray, who had come down from London by the afternoon train--"I like your guest.

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

From this reading LOVERS Gavin's belief that Evelyn would now make a confidant of him rested largely upon a knowledge of human nature, which the great and successful school of endeavor had revealed to him.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading That very night they walked in the Italian Gardens of Melbourne Hall and spoke as freely as brother and sister might have done.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The intimacy of a peril, mutually dared and overcome, brought the man and the woman together as years of social intercourse could not have done.

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

From this reading Nor was he in any way mistaken.

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

From this reading LOVERS Gavin's belief that Evelyn would now make a confidant of him rested largely upon a knowledge of human nature, which the great and successful school of endeavor had revealed to him.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading LOVERS Gavin's belief that Evelyn would now make a confidant of him rested largely upon a knowledge of human nature, which the great and successful school of endeavor had revealed to him.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I like your guest," Gavin began--and he referred to a young solicitor by name Gilbert Ray, who had come down from London by the afternoon train--"I like your guest.

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

From this reading Nor was he in any way mistaken.

communication between individuals

From this reading The intimacy of a peril, mutually dared and overcome, brought the man and the woman together as years of social intercourse could not have done.

close or warm friendship

From this reading The intimacy of a peril, mutually dared and overcome, brought the man and the woman together as years of social intercourse could not have done.

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading That very night they walked in the Italian Gardens of Melbourne Hall and spoke as freely as brother and sister might have done.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading LOVERS Gavin's belief that Evelyn would now make a confidant of him rested largely upon a knowledge of human nature, which the great and successful school of endeavor had revealed to him.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading LOVERS Gavin's belief that Evelyn would now make a confidant of him rested largely upon a knowledge of human nature, which the great and successful school of endeavor had revealed to him.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "I like your guest," Gavin began--and he referred to a young solicitor by name Gilbert Ray, who had come down from London by the afternoon train--"I like your guest.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading "I like your guest," Gavin began--and he referred to a young solicitor by name Gilbert Ray, who had come down from London by the afternoon train--"I like your guest.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading LOVERS Gavin's belief that Evelyn would now make a confidant of him rested largely upon a knowledge of human nature, which the great and successful school of endeavor had revealed to him.

engage in

From this reading LOVERS Gavin's belief that Evelyn would now make a confidant of him rested largely upon a knowledge of human nature, which the great and successful school of endeavor had revealed to him.

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

From this reading The intimacy of a peril, mutually dared and overcome, brought the man and the woman together as years of social intercourse could not have done.

a resort town in east central Florida

From this reading That very night they walked in the Italian Gardens of Melbourne Hall and spoke as freely as brother and sister might have done.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading That very night they walked in the Italian Gardens of Melbourne Hall and spoke as freely as brother and sister might have done.

wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

From this reading Nor was he in any way mistaken.

in a mutual or shared manner

From this reading The intimacy of a peril, mutually dared and overcome, brought the man and the woman together as years of social intercourse could not have done.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "I like your guest," Gavin began--and he referred to a young solicitor by name Gilbert Ray, who had come down from London by the afternoon train--"I like your guest.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading LOVERS Gavin's belief that Evelyn would now make a confidant of him rested largely upon a knowledge of human nature, which the great and successful school of endeavor had revealed to him.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading That very night they walked in the Italian Gardens of Melbourne Hall and spoke as freely as brother and sister might have done.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor was he in any way mistaken.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The intimacy of a peril, mutually dared and overcome, brought the man and the woman together as years of social intercourse could not have done.

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

From this reading LOVERS Gavin's belief that Evelyn would now make a confidant of him rested largely upon a knowledge of human nature, which the great and successful school of endeavor had revealed to him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LOVERS Gavin's belief that Evelyn would now make a confidant of him rested largely upon a knowledge of human nature, which the great and successful school of endeavor had revealed to him.

win a victory over

From this reading The intimacy of a peril, mutually dared and overcome, brought the man and the woman together as years of social intercourse could not have done.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading The intimacy of a peril, mutually dared and overcome, brought the man and the woman together as years of social intercourse could not have done.

a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading "I like your guest," Gavin began--and he referred to a young solicitor by name Gilbert Ray, who had come down from London by the afternoon train--"I like your guest.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading "I like your guest," Gavin began--and he referred to a young solicitor by name Gilbert Ray, who had come down from London by the afternoon train--"I like your guest.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading LOVERS Gavin's belief that Evelyn would now make a confidant of him rested largely upon a knowledge of human nature, which the great and successful school of endeavor had revealed to him.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading LOVERS Gavin's belief that Evelyn would now make a confidant of him rested largely upon a knowledge of human nature, which the great and successful school of endeavor had revealed to him.

an educational institution

From this reading LOVERS Gavin's belief that Evelyn would now make a confidant of him rested largely upon a knowledge of human nature, which the great and successful school of endeavor had revealed to him.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading That very night they walked in the Italian Gardens of Melbourne Hall and spoke as freely as brother and sister might have done.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading The intimacy of a peril, mutually dared and overcome, brought the man and the woman together as years of social intercourse could not have done.

a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes

From this reading "I like your guest," Gavin began--and he referred to a young solicitor by name Gilbert Ray, who had come down from London by the afternoon train--"I like your guest.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading That very night they walked in the Italian Gardens of Melbourne Hall and spoke as freely as brother and sister might have done.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading LOVERS Gavin's belief that Evelyn would now make a confidant of him rested largely upon a knowledge of human nature, which the great and successful school of endeavor had revealed to him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading LOVERS Gavin's belief that Evelyn would now make a confidant of him rested largely upon a knowledge of human nature, which the great and successful school of endeavor had revealed to him.

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

From this reading LOVERS Gavin's belief that Evelyn would now make a confidant of him rested largely upon a knowledge of human nature, which the great and successful school of endeavor had revealed to him.

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

From this reading That very night they walked in the Italian Gardens of Melbourne Hall and spoke as freely as brother and sister might have done.

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

From this reading LOVERS Gavin's belief that Evelyn would now make a confidant of him rested largely upon a knowledge of human nature, which the great and successful school of endeavor had revealed to him.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The intimacy of a peril, mutually dared and overcome, brought the man and the woman together as years of social intercourse could not have done.

create by training and teaching

From this reading "I like your guest," Gavin began--and he referred to a young solicitor by name Gilbert Ray, who had come down from London by the afternoon train--"I like your guest.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading LOVERS Gavin's belief that Evelyn would now make a confidant of him rested largely upon a knowledge of human nature, which the great and successful school of endeavor had revealed to him.

precisely as stated

From this reading That very night they walked in the Italian Gardens of Melbourne Hall and spoke as freely as brother and sister might have done.

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

From this reading That very night they walked in the Italian Gardens of Melbourne Hall and spoke as freely as brother and sister might have done.

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

From this reading Nor was he in any way mistaken.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Nor was he in any way mistaken.

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

From this reading LOVERS Gavin's belief that Evelyn would now make a confidant of him rested largely upon a knowledge of human nature, which the great and successful school of endeavor had revealed to him.

which person or people

From this reading "I like your guest," Gavin began--and he referred to a young solicitor by name Gilbert Ray, who had come down from London by the afternoon train--"I like your guest.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The intimacy of a peril, mutually dared and overcome, brought the man and the woman together as years of social intercourse could not have done.

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

From this reading LOVERS Gavin's belief that Evelyn would now make a confidant of him rested largely upon a knowledge of human nature, which the great and successful school of endeavor had revealed to him.

a late time of life

From this reading The intimacy of a peril, mutually dared and overcome, brought the man and the woman together as years of social intercourse could not have done.

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

From this reading "I like your guest," Gavin began--and he referred to a young solicitor by name Gilbert Ray, who had come down from London by the afternoon train--"I like your guest.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I like your guest," Gavin began--and he referred to a young solicitor by name Gilbert Ray, who had come down from London by the afternoon train--"I like your guest.