allusionsnounUS /əˈluːʒənz/
plural of “allusion” — passing reference or indirect mention
From this reading To David it seemed that John had put the matter entirely from his mind; he never mentioned Phillip any more, and David’s infrequent allusions to that youth were patently unwelcome.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading John’s days were very full, and the estrangement with Phillip troubled him less than it would have had he had more time to give it thought.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Yet his real sentiment toward Phillip was one of irritation rather than anger.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading To David it seemed that John had put the matter entirely from his mind; he never mentioned Phillip any more, and David’s infrequent allusions to that youth were patently unwelcome.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Yet John was not so indifferent as he appeared.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Yet John was not so indifferent as he appeared.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Recollection of the incident at the boarding-house made his cheeks burn and his fists clench.
boarding-house
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From this reading Recollection of the incident at the boarding-house made his cheeks burn and his fists clench.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading Recollection of the incident at the boarding-house made his cheeks burn and his fists clench.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Recollection of the incident at the boarding-house made his cheeks burn and his fists clench.
clenchverbUS /klentʃ/
hold in a tight grasp
From this reading Recollection of the incident at the boarding-house made his cheeks burn and his fists clench.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading To David it seemed that John had put the matter entirely from his mind; he never mentioned Phillip any more, and David’s infrequent allusions to that youth were patently unwelcome.
David'snounUS /ˈdeɪvɪdz/
possessive form of “david” — patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading To David it seemed that John had put the matter entirely from his mind; he never mentioned Phillip any more, and David’s infrequent allusions to that youth were patently unwelcome.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading John’s days were very full, and the estrangement with Phillip troubled him less than it would have had he had more time to give it thought.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading To David it seemed that John had put the matter entirely from his mind; he never mentioned Phillip any more, and David’s infrequent allusions to that youth were patently unwelcome.
estrangementnounUS /ɪˈstreɪndʒmənt/
separation resulting from hostility
From this reading John’s days were very full, and the estrangement with Phillip troubled him less than it would have had he had more time to give it thought.
fistsnounUS /fɪsts/
plural of “fist” — a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading Recollection of the incident at the boarding-house made his cheeks burn and his fists clench.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To David it seemed that John had put the matter entirely from his mind; he never mentioned Phillip any more, and David’s infrequent allusions to that youth were patently unwelcome.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading John’s days were very full, and the estrangement with Phillip troubled him less than it would have had he had more time to give it thought.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading John’s days were very full, and the estrangement with Phillip troubled him less than it would have had he had more time to give it thought.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading John’s days were very full, and the estrangement with Phillip troubled him less than it would have had he had more time to give it thought.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading John’s days were very full, and the estrangement with Phillip troubled him less than it would have had he had more time to give it thought.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading John’s days were very full, and the estrangement with Phillip troubled him less than it would have had he had more time to give it thought.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading John’s days were very full, and the estrangement with Phillip troubled him less than it would have had he had more time to give it thought.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To David it seemed that John had put the matter entirely from his mind; he never mentioned Phillip any more, and David’s infrequent allusions to that youth were patently unwelcome.
a single distinct event
From this reading Recollection of the incident at the boarding-house made his cheeks burn and his fists clench.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading Yet John was not so indifferent as he appeared.
infrequentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfriːkwənt/
not frequent; not occurring regularly or at short intervals
From this reading To David it seemed that John had put the matter entirely from his mind; he never mentioned Phillip any more, and David’s infrequent allusions to that youth were patently unwelcome.
irritationnounUS /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading Yet his real sentiment toward Phillip was one of irritation rather than anger.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading John’s days were very full, and the estrangement with Phillip troubled him less than it would have had he had more time to give it thought.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading To David it seemed that John had put the matter entirely from his mind; he never mentioned Phillip any more, and David’s infrequent allusions to that youth were patently unwelcome.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John’s days were very full, and the estrangement with Phillip troubled him less than it would have had he had more time to give it thought.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading John’s days were very full, and the estrangement with Phillip troubled him less than it would have had he had more time to give it thought.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Recollection of the incident at the boarding-house made his cheeks burn and his fists clench.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading To David it seemed that John had put the matter entirely from his mind; he never mentioned Phillip any more, and David’s infrequent allusions to that youth were patently unwelcome.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading To David it seemed that John had put the matter entirely from his mind; he never mentioned Phillip any more, and David’s infrequent allusions to that youth were patently unwelcome.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading To David it seemed that John had put the matter entirely from his mind; he never mentioned Phillip any more, and David’s infrequent allusions to that youth were patently unwelcome.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading John’s days were very full, and the estrangement with Phillip troubled him less than it would have had he had more time to give it thought.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading To David it seemed that John had put the matter entirely from his mind; he never mentioned Phillip any more, and David’s infrequent allusions to that youth were patently unwelcome.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yet John was not so indifferent as he appeared.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Recollection of the incident at the boarding-house made his cheeks burn and his fists clench.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Yet his real sentiment toward Phillip was one of irritation rather than anger.
patentlyadverbUS /ˈpætəntli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading To David it seemed that John had put the matter entirely from his mind; he never mentioned Phillip any more, and David’s infrequent allusions to that youth were patently unwelcome.
Phillip
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From this reading John’s days were very full, and the estrangement with Phillip troubled him less than it would have had he had more time to give it thought.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading To David it seemed that John had put the matter entirely from his mind; he never mentioned Phillip any more, and David’s infrequent allusions to that youth were patently unwelcome.
on the contrary
From this reading Yet his real sentiment toward Phillip was one of irritation rather than anger.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Yet his real sentiment toward Phillip was one of irritation rather than anger.
RecollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading Recollection of the incident at the boarding-house made his cheeks burn and his fists clench.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To David it seemed that John had put the matter entirely from his mind; he never mentioned Phillip any more, and David’s infrequent allusions to that youth were patently unwelcome.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading Yet his real sentiment toward Phillip was one of irritation rather than anger.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Yet John was not so indifferent as he appeared.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading John’s days were very full, and the estrangement with Phillip troubled him less than it would have had he had more time to give it thought.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To David it seemed that John had put the matter entirely from his mind; he never mentioned Phillip any more, and David’s infrequent allusions to that youth were patently unwelcome.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading John’s days were very full, and the estrangement with Phillip troubled him less than it would have had he had more time to give it thought.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading John’s days were very full, and the estrangement with Phillip troubled him less than it would have had he had more time to give it thought.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading John’s days were very full, and the estrangement with Phillip troubled him less than it would have had he had more time to give it thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading John’s days were very full, and the estrangement with Phillip troubled him less than it would have had he had more time to give it thought.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Yet his real sentiment toward Phillip was one of irritation rather than anger.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading John’s days were very full, and the estrangement with Phillip troubled him less than it would have had he had more time to give it thought.
unwelcomeadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading To David it seemed that John had put the matter entirely from his mind; he never mentioned Phillip any more, and David’s infrequent allusions to that youth were patently unwelcome.
precisely as stated
From this reading John’s days were very full, and the estrangement with Phillip troubled him less than it would have had he had more time to give it thought.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet John was not so indifferent as he appeared.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading John’s days were very full, and the estrangement with Phillip troubled him less than it would have had he had more time to give it thought.
in the company of; together with
From this reading John’s days were very full, and the estrangement with Phillip troubled him less than it would have had he had more time to give it thought.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading John’s days were very full, and the estrangement with Phillip troubled him less than it would have had he had more time to give it thought.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet John was not so indifferent as he appeared.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading To David it seemed that John had put the matter entirely from his mind; he never mentioned Phillip any more, and David’s infrequent allusions to that youth were patently unwelcome.
