Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading A SUNDAY AFTERNOON By this time Van Buren was entirely in Harry's confidence; that is to say, Harry had gradually trained him to bear without flinching the situation as Harry represented it.

deserving of the highest esteem or admiration

From this reading Van Buren was deeply touched at Harry's trust in him, and was always trying to keep him up to his good resolutions by pointing out that any understanding (however Platonic) between the pretty Valentia and the handsome guest was dishonourable, a breach of hospitality towards Romer, that silent but admirable host.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading He believed Harry had a hopeless romantic affection for Mrs. Romer Wyburn which he was trying to stifle, and that Miss Walmer being hopelessly in love with _him_, he was doing his best to marry her, partly, as he candidly admitted, on worldly grounds.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading He believed Harry had a hopeless romantic affection for Mrs. Romer Wyburn which he was trying to stifle, and that Miss Walmer being hopelessly in love with _him_, he was doing his best to marry her, partly, as he candidly admitted, on worldly grounds.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading A SUNDAY AFTERNOON By this time Van Buren was entirely in Harry's confidence; that is to say, Harry had gradually trained him to bear without flinching the situation as Harry represented it.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Van Buren was deeply touched at Harry's trust in him, and was always trying to keep him up to his good resolutions by pointing out that any understanding (however Platonic) between the pretty Valentia and the handsome guest was dishonourable, a breach of hospitality towards Romer, that silent but admirable host.

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

From this reading He believed Harry had a hopeless romantic affection for Mrs. Romer Wyburn which he was trying to stifle, and that Miss Walmer being hopelessly in love with _him_, he was doing his best to marry her, partly, as he candidly admitted, on worldly grounds.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Van Buren was deeply touched at Harry's trust in him, and was always trying to keep him up to his good resolutions by pointing out that any understanding (however Platonic) between the pretty Valentia and the handsome guest was dishonourable, a breach of hospitality towards Romer, that silent but admirable host.

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

From this reading A SUNDAY AFTERNOON By this time Van Buren was entirely in Harry's confidence; that is to say, Harry had gradually trained him to bear without flinching the situation as Harry represented it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Van Buren was deeply touched at Harry's trust in him, and was always trying to keep him up to his good resolutions by pointing out that any understanding (however Platonic) between the pretty Valentia and the handsome guest was dishonourable, a breach of hospitality towards Romer, that silent but admirable host.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading And in this case the fact that Harry was very fond of Romer made the temptation far greater, as he explained; Harry being (as he pointed out) so very sensitive and highly strung that he could never, somehow, be really attracted by a woman whose husband was not sympathetic to him.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Indeed, he repeated to Harry so often and so firmly, "It can't be done; one can't make love to the wife of a friend," that Harry was driven to the point of replying that he hardly saw whom else, as a matter of fact, one _could_ very well make love to; it being impossible to have romances with people one didn't know.

have

From this reading A SUNDAY AFTERNOON By this time Van Buren was entirely in Harry's confidence; that is to say, Harry had gradually trained him to bear without flinching the situation as Harry represented it.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He believed Harry had a hopeless romantic affection for Mrs. Romer Wyburn which he was trying to stifle, and that Miss Walmer being hopelessly in love with _him_, he was doing his best to marry her, partly, as he candidly admitted, on worldly grounds.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading He believed Harry had a hopeless romantic affection for Mrs. Romer Wyburn which he was trying to stifle, and that Miss Walmer being hopelessly in love with _him_, he was doing his best to marry her, partly, as he candidly admitted, on worldly grounds.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading He believed Harry had a hopeless romantic affection for Mrs. Romer Wyburn which he was trying to stifle, and that Miss Walmer being hopelessly in love with _him_, he was doing his best to marry her, partly, as he candidly admitted, on worldly grounds.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Van Buren was deeply touched at Harry's trust in him, and was always trying to keep him up to his good resolutions by pointing out that any understanding (however Platonic) between the pretty Valentia and the handsome guest was dishonourable, a breach of hospitality towards Romer, that silent but admirable host.

act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

From this reading Van Buren was deeply touched at Harry's trust in him, and was always trying to keep him up to his good resolutions by pointing out that any understanding (however Platonic) between the pretty Valentia and the handsome guest was dishonourable, a breach of hospitality towards Romer, that silent but admirable host.

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From this reading A SUNDAY AFTERNOON By this time Van Buren was entirely in Harry's confidence; that is to say, Harry had gradually trained him to bear without flinching the situation as Harry represented it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Van Buren was deeply touched at Harry's trust in him, and was always trying to keep him up to his good resolutions by pointing out that any understanding (however Platonic) between the pretty Valentia and the handsome guest was dishonourable, a breach of hospitality towards Romer, that silent but admirable host.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A SUNDAY AFTERNOON By this time Van Buren was entirely in Harry's confidence; that is to say, Harry had gradually trained him to bear without flinching the situation as Harry represented it.

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From this reading Indeed, he repeated to Harry so often and so firmly, "It can't be done; one can't make love to the wife of a friend," that Harry was driven to the point of replying that he hardly saw whom else, as a matter of fact, one _could_ very well make love to; it being impossible to have romances with people one didn't know.

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

From this reading He believed Harry had a hopeless romantic affection for Mrs. Romer Wyburn which he was trying to stifle, and that Miss Walmer being hopelessly in love with _him_, he was doing his best to marry her, partly, as he candidly admitted, on worldly grounds.

an occurrence of something

From this reading And in this case the fact that Harry was very fond of Romer made the temptation far greater, as he explained; Harry being (as he pointed out) so very sensitive and highly strung that he could never, somehow, be really attracted by a woman whose husband was not sympathetic to him.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading A SUNDAY AFTERNOON By this time Van Buren was entirely in Harry's confidence; that is to say, Harry had gradually trained him to bear without flinching the situation as Harry represented it.

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

From this reading Indeed, he repeated to Harry so often and so firmly, "It can't be done; one can't make love to the wife of a friend," that Harry was driven to the point of replying that he hardly saw whom else, as a matter of fact, one _could_ very well make love to; it being impossible to have romances with people one didn't know.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading Van Buren was deeply touched at Harry's trust in him, and was always trying to keep him up to his good resolutions by pointing out that any understanding (however Platonic) between the pretty Valentia and the handsome guest was dishonourable, a breach of hospitality towards Romer, that silent but admirable host.

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From this reading Indeed, he repeated to Harry so often and so firmly, "It can't be done; one can't make love to the wife of a friend," that Harry was driven to the point of replying that he hardly saw whom else, as a matter of fact, one _could_ very well make love to; it being impossible to have romances with people one didn't know.

lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor

From this reading Van Buren was deeply touched at Harry's trust in him, and was always trying to keep him up to his good resolutions by pointing out that any understanding (however Platonic) between the pretty Valentia and the handsome guest was dishonourable, a breach of hospitality towards Romer, that silent but admirable host.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading He believed Harry had a hopeless romantic affection for Mrs. Romer Wyburn which he was trying to stifle, and that Miss Walmer being hopelessly in love with _him_, he was doing his best to marry her, partly, as he candidly admitted, on worldly grounds.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Indeed, he repeated to Harry so often and so firmly, "It can't be done; one can't make love to the wife of a friend," that Harry was driven to the point of replying that he hardly saw whom else, as a matter of fact, one _could_ very well make love to; it being impossible to have romances with people one didn't know.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading Indeed, he repeated to Harry so often and so firmly, "It can't be done; one can't make love to the wife of a friend," that Harry was driven to the point of replying that he hardly saw whom else, as a matter of fact, one _could_ very well make love to; it being impossible to have romances with people one didn't know.

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From this reading Indeed, he repeated to Harry so often and so firmly, "It can't be done; one can't make love to the wife of a friend," that Harry was driven to the point of replying that he hardly saw whom else, as a matter of fact, one _could_ very well make love to; it being impossible to have romances with people one didn't know.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading A SUNDAY AFTERNOON By this time Van Buren was entirely in Harry's confidence; that is to say, Harry had gradually trained him to bear without flinching the situation as Harry represented it.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading And in this case the fact that Harry was very fond of Romer made the temptation far greater, as he explained; Harry being (as he pointed out) so very sensitive and highly strung that he could never, somehow, be really attracted by a woman whose husband was not sympathetic to him.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Indeed, he repeated to Harry so often and so firmly, "It can't be done; one can't make love to the wife of a friend," that Harry was driven to the point of replying that he hardly saw whom else, as a matter of fact, one _could_ very well make love to; it being impossible to have romances with people one didn't know.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading And in this case the fact that Harry was very fond of Romer made the temptation far greater, as he explained; Harry being (as he pointed out) so very sensitive and highly strung that he could never, somehow, be really attracted by a woman whose husband was not sympathetic to him.

with resolute determination

From this reading Indeed, he repeated to Harry so often and so firmly, "It can't be done; one can't make love to the wife of a friend," that Harry was driven to the point of replying that he hardly saw whom else, as a matter of fact, one _could_ very well make love to; it being impossible to have romances with people one didn't know.

-ing form of “flinch” — draw back, as with fear or pain

From this reading A SUNDAY AFTERNOON By this time Van Buren was entirely in Harry's confidence; that is to say, Harry had gradually trained him to bear without flinching the situation as Harry represented it.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading And in this case the fact that Harry was very fond of Romer made the temptation far greater, as he explained; Harry being (as he pointed out) so very sensitive and highly strung that he could never, somehow, be really attracted by a woman whose husband was not sympathetic to him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He believed Harry had a hopeless romantic affection for Mrs. Romer Wyburn which he was trying to stifle, and that Miss Walmer being hopelessly in love with _him_, he was doing his best to marry her, partly, as he candidly admitted, on worldly grounds.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Indeed, he repeated to Harry so often and so firmly, "It can't be done; one can't make love to the wife of a friend," that Harry was driven to the point of replying that he hardly saw whom else, as a matter of fact, one _could_ very well make love to; it being impossible to have romances with people one didn't know.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Van Buren was deeply touched at Harry's trust in him, and was always trying to keep him up to his good resolutions by pointing out that any understanding (however Platonic) between the pretty Valentia and the handsome guest was dishonourable, a breach of hospitality towards Romer, that silent but admirable host.

in a gradual manner

From this reading A SUNDAY AFTERNOON By this time Van Buren was entirely in Harry's confidence; that is to say, Harry had gradually trained him to bear without flinching the situation as Harry represented it.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading And in this case the fact that Harry was very fond of Romer made the temptation far greater, as he explained; Harry being (as he pointed out) so very sensitive and highly strung that he could never, somehow, be really attracted by a woman whose husband was not sympathetic to him.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading He believed Harry had a hopeless romantic affection for Mrs. Romer Wyburn which he was trying to stifle, and that Miss Walmer being hopelessly in love with _him_, he was doing his best to marry her, partly, as he candidly admitted, on worldly grounds.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Van Buren was deeply touched at Harry's trust in him, and was always trying to keep him up to his good resolutions by pointing out that any understanding (however Platonic) between the pretty Valentia and the handsome guest was dishonourable, a breach of hospitality towards Romer, that silent but admirable host.

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

From this reading A SUNDAY AFTERNOON By this time Van Buren was entirely in Harry's confidence; that is to say, Harry had gradually trained him to bear without flinching the situation as Harry represented it.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading Van Buren was deeply touched at Harry's trust in him, and was always trying to keep him up to his good resolutions by pointing out that any understanding (however Platonic) between the pretty Valentia and the handsome guest was dishonourable, a breach of hospitality towards Romer, that silent but admirable host.

only a very short time before

From this reading Indeed, he repeated to Harry so often and so firmly, "It can't be done; one can't make love to the wife of a friend," that Harry was driven to the point of replying that he hardly saw whom else, as a matter of fact, one _could_ very well make love to; it being impossible to have romances with people one didn't know.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading A SUNDAY AFTERNOON By this time Van Buren was entirely in Harry's confidence; that is to say, Harry had gradually trained him to bear without flinching the situation as Harry represented it.

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From this reading A SUNDAY AFTERNOON By this time Van Buren was entirely in Harry's confidence; that is to say, Harry had gradually trained him to bear without flinching the situation as Harry represented it.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Indeed, he repeated to Harry so often and so firmly, "It can't be done; one can't make love to the wife of a friend," that Harry was driven to the point of replying that he hardly saw whom else, as a matter of fact, one _could_ very well make love to; it being impossible to have romances with people one didn't know.

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

From this reading He believed Harry had a hopeless romantic affection for Mrs. Romer Wyburn which he was trying to stifle, and that Miss Walmer being hopelessly in love with _him_, he was doing his best to marry her, partly, as he candidly admitted, on worldly grounds.

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

From this reading He believed Harry had a hopeless romantic affection for Mrs. Romer Wyburn which he was trying to stifle, and that Miss Walmer being hopelessly in love with _him_, he was doing his best to marry her, partly, as he candidly admitted, on worldly grounds.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading And in this case the fact that Harry was very fond of Romer made the temptation far greater, as he explained; Harry being (as he pointed out) so very sensitive and highly strung that he could never, somehow, be really attracted by a woman whose husband was not sympathetic to him.

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

From this reading A SUNDAY AFTERNOON By this time Van Buren was entirely in Harry's confidence; that is to say, Harry had gradually trained him to bear without flinching the situation as Harry represented it.

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

From this reading He believed Harry had a hopeless romantic affection for Mrs. Romer Wyburn which he was trying to stifle, and that Miss Walmer being hopelessly in love with _him_, he was doing his best to marry her, partly, as he candidly admitted, on worldly grounds.

without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success

From this reading He believed Harry had a hopeless romantic affection for Mrs. Romer Wyburn which he was trying to stifle, and that Miss Walmer being hopelessly in love with _him_, he was doing his best to marry her, partly, as he candidly admitted, on worldly grounds.

in a hopeless manner

From this reading He believed Harry had a hopeless romantic affection for Mrs. Romer Wyburn which he was trying to stifle, and that Miss Walmer being hopelessly in love with _him_, he was doing his best to marry her, partly, as he candidly admitted, on worldly grounds.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading Van Buren was deeply touched at Harry's trust in him, and was always trying to keep him up to his good resolutions by pointing out that any understanding (however Platonic) between the pretty Valentia and the handsome guest was dishonourable, a breach of hospitality towards Romer, that silent but admirable host.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading Van Buren was deeply touched at Harry's trust in him, and was always trying to keep him up to his good resolutions by pointing out that any understanding (however Platonic) between the pretty Valentia and the handsome guest was dishonourable, a breach of hospitality towards Romer, that silent but admirable host.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Van Buren was deeply touched at Harry's trust in him, and was always trying to keep him up to his good resolutions by pointing out that any understanding (however Platonic) between the pretty Valentia and the handsome guest was dishonourable, a breach of hospitality towards Romer, that silent but admirable host.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading And in this case the fact that Harry was very fond of Romer made the temptation far greater, as he explained; Harry being (as he pointed out) so very sensitive and highly strung that he could never, somehow, be really attracted by a woman whose husband was not sympathetic to him.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Indeed, he repeated to Harry so often and so firmly, "It can't be done; one can't make love to the wife of a friend," that Harry was driven to the point of replying that he hardly saw whom else, as a matter of fact, one _could_ very well make love to; it being impossible to have romances with people one didn't know.

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

From this reading A SUNDAY AFTERNOON By this time Van Buren was entirely in Harry's confidence; that is to say, Harry had gradually trained him to bear without flinching the situation as Harry represented it.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, he repeated to Harry so often and so firmly, "It can't be done; one can't make love to the wife of a friend," that Harry was driven to the point of replying that he hardly saw whom else, as a matter of fact, one _could_ very well make love to; it being impossible to have romances with people one didn't know.

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

From this reading A SUNDAY AFTERNOON By this time Van Buren was entirely in Harry's confidence; that is to say, Harry had gradually trained him to bear without flinching the situation as Harry represented it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A SUNDAY AFTERNOON By this time Van Buren was entirely in Harry's confidence; that is to say, Harry had gradually trained him to bear without flinching the situation as Harry represented it.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Van Buren was deeply touched at Harry's trust in him, and was always trying to keep him up to his good resolutions by pointing out that any understanding (however Platonic) between the pretty Valentia and the handsome guest was dishonourable, a breach of hospitality towards Romer, that silent but admirable host.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Indeed, he repeated to Harry so often and so firmly, "It can't be done; one can't make love to the wife of a friend," that Harry was driven to the point of replying that he hardly saw whom else, as a matter of fact, one _could_ very well make love to; it being impossible to have romances with people one didn't know.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading He believed Harry had a hopeless romantic affection for Mrs. Romer Wyburn which he was trying to stifle, and that Miss Walmer being hopelessly in love with _him_, he was doing his best to marry her, partly, as he candidly admitted, on worldly grounds.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading And in this case the fact that Harry was very fond of Romer made the temptation far greater, as he explained; Harry being (as he pointed out) so very sensitive and highly strung that he could never, somehow, be really attracted by a woman whose husband was not sympathetic to him.

engage in

From this reading Indeed, he repeated to Harry so often and so firmly, "It can't be done; one can't make love to the wife of a friend," that Harry was driven to the point of replying that he hardly saw whom else, as a matter of fact, one _could_ very well make love to; it being impossible to have romances with people one didn't know.

take in marriage

From this reading He believed Harry had a hopeless romantic affection for Mrs. Romer Wyburn which he was trying to stifle, and that Miss Walmer being hopelessly in love with _him_, he was doing his best to marry her, partly, as he candidly admitted, on worldly grounds.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Indeed, he repeated to Harry so often and so firmly, "It can't be done; one can't make love to the wife of a friend," that Harry was driven to the point of replying that he hardly saw whom else, as a matter of fact, one _could_ very well make love to; it being impossible to have romances with people one didn't know.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading He believed Harry had a hopeless romantic affection for Mrs. Romer Wyburn which he was trying to stifle, and that Miss Walmer being hopelessly in love with _him_, he was doing his best to marry her, partly, as he candidly admitted, on worldly grounds.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading He believed Harry had a hopeless romantic affection for Mrs. Romer Wyburn which he was trying to stifle, and that Miss Walmer being hopelessly in love with _him_, he was doing his best to marry her, partly, as he candidly admitted, on worldly grounds.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading And in this case the fact that Harry was very fond of Romer made the temptation far greater, as he explained; Harry being (as he pointed out) so very sensitive and highly strung that he could never, somehow, be really attracted by a woman whose husband was not sympathetic to him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And in this case the fact that Harry was very fond of Romer made the temptation far greater, as he explained; Harry being (as he pointed out) so very sensitive and highly strung that he could never, somehow, be really attracted by a woman whose husband was not sympathetic to him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Van Buren was deeply touched at Harry's trust in him, and was always trying to keep him up to his good resolutions by pointing out that any understanding (however Platonic) between the pretty Valentia and the handsome guest was dishonourable, a breach of hospitality towards Romer, that silent but admirable host.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Indeed, he repeated to Harry so often and so firmly, "It can't be done; one can't make love to the wife of a friend," that Harry was driven to the point of replying that he hardly saw whom else, as a matter of fact, one _could_ very well make love to; it being impossible to have romances with people one didn't know.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He believed Harry had a hopeless romantic affection for Mrs. Romer Wyburn which he was trying to stifle, and that Miss Walmer being hopelessly in love with _him_, he was doing his best to marry her, partly, as he candidly admitted, on worldly grounds.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Indeed, he repeated to Harry so often and so firmly, "It can't be done; one can't make love to the wife of a friend," that Harry was driven to the point of replying that he hardly saw whom else, as a matter of fact, one _could_ very well make love to; it being impossible to have romances with people one didn't know.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Van Buren was deeply touched at Harry's trust in him, and was always trying to keep him up to his good resolutions by pointing out that any understanding (however Platonic) between the pretty Valentia and the handsome guest was dishonourable, a breach of hospitality towards Romer, that silent but admirable host.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading He believed Harry had a hopeless romantic affection for Mrs. Romer Wyburn which he was trying to stifle, and that Miss Walmer being hopelessly in love with _him_, he was doing his best to marry her, partly, as he candidly admitted, on worldly grounds.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Indeed, he repeated to Harry so often and so firmly, "It can't be done; one can't make love to the wife of a friend," that Harry was driven to the point of replying that he hardly saw whom else, as a matter of fact, one _could_ very well make love to; it being impossible to have romances with people one didn't know.

of or relating to or characteristic of Plato or his philosophy

From this reading Van Buren was deeply touched at Harry's trust in him, and was always trying to keep him up to his good resolutions by pointing out that any understanding (however Platonic) between the pretty Valentia and the handsome guest was dishonourable, a breach of hospitality towards Romer, that silent but admirable host.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Indeed, he repeated to Harry so often and so firmly, "It can't be done; one can't make love to the wife of a friend," that Harry was driven to the point of replying that he hardly saw whom else, as a matter of fact, one _could_ very well make love to; it being impossible to have romances with people one didn't know.

having a point

From this reading And in this case the fact that Harry was very fond of Romer made the temptation far greater, as he explained; Harry being (as he pointed out) so very sensitive and highly strung that he could never, somehow, be really attracted by a woman whose husband was not sympathetic to him.

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading Van Buren was deeply touched at Harry's trust in him, and was always trying to keep him up to his good resolutions by pointing out that any understanding (however Platonic) between the pretty Valentia and the handsome guest was dishonourable, a breach of hospitality towards Romer, that silent but admirable host.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Van Buren was deeply touched at Harry's trust in him, and was always trying to keep him up to his good resolutions by pointing out that any understanding (however Platonic) between the pretty Valentia and the handsome guest was dishonourable, a breach of hospitality towards Romer, that silent but admirable host.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading And in this case the fact that Harry was very fond of Romer made the temptation far greater, as he explained; Harry being (as he pointed out) so very sensitive and highly strung that he could never, somehow, be really attracted by a woman whose husband was not sympathetic to him.

recurring again and again

From this reading Indeed, he repeated to Harry so often and so firmly, "It can't be done; one can't make love to the wife of a friend," that Harry was driven to the point of replying that he hardly saw whom else, as a matter of fact, one _could_ very well make love to; it being impossible to have romances with people one didn't know.

-ing form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading Indeed, he repeated to Harry so often and so firmly, "It can't be done; one can't make love to the wife of a friend," that Harry was driven to the point of replying that he hardly saw whom else, as a matter of fact, one _could_ very well make love to; it being impossible to have romances with people one didn't know.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading A SUNDAY AFTERNOON By this time Van Buren was entirely in Harry's confidence; that is to say, Harry had gradually trained him to bear without flinching the situation as Harry represented it.

plural of “resolution” — a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading Van Buren was deeply touched at Harry's trust in him, and was always trying to keep him up to his good resolutions by pointing out that any understanding (however Platonic) between the pretty Valentia and the handsome guest was dishonourable, a breach of hospitality towards Romer, that silent but admirable host.

plural of “romance” — a relationship between two lovers

From this reading Indeed, he repeated to Harry so often and so firmly, "It can't be done; one can't make love to the wife of a friend," that Harry was driven to the point of replying that he hardly saw whom else, as a matter of fact, one _could_ very well make love to; it being impossible to have romances with people one didn't know.

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading He believed Harry had a hopeless romantic affection for Mrs. Romer Wyburn which he was trying to stifle, and that Miss Walmer being hopelessly in love with _him_, he was doing his best to marry her, partly, as he candidly admitted, on worldly grounds.

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

From this reading He believed Harry had a hopeless romantic affection for Mrs. Romer Wyburn which he was trying to stifle, and that Miss Walmer being hopelessly in love with _him_, he was doing his best to marry her, partly, as he candidly admitted, on worldly grounds.

cut with a saw

From this reading Indeed, he repeated to Harry so often and so firmly, "It can't be done; one can't make love to the wife of a friend," that Harry was driven to the point of replying that he hardly saw whom else, as a matter of fact, one _could_ very well make love to; it being impossible to have romances with people one didn't know.

express in words

From this reading A SUNDAY AFTERNOON By this time Van Buren was entirely in Harry's confidence; that is to say, Harry had gradually trained him to bear without flinching the situation as Harry represented it.

responsive to physical stimuli

From this reading And in this case the fact that Harry was very fond of Romer made the temptation far greater, as he explained; Harry being (as he pointed out) so very sensitive and highly strung that he could never, somehow, be really attracted by a woman whose husband was not sympathetic to him.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Van Buren was deeply touched at Harry's trust in him, and was always trying to keep him up to his good resolutions by pointing out that any understanding (however Platonic) between the pretty Valentia and the handsome guest was dishonourable, a breach of hospitality towards Romer, that silent but admirable host.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading A SUNDAY AFTERNOON By this time Van Buren was entirely in Harry's confidence; that is to say, Harry had gradually trained him to bear without flinching the situation as Harry represented it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Indeed, he repeated to Harry so often and so firmly, "It can't be done; one can't make love to the wife of a friend," that Harry was driven to the point of replying that he hardly saw whom else, as a matter of fact, one _could_ very well make love to; it being impossible to have romances with people one didn't know.

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading And in this case the fact that Harry was very fond of Romer made the temptation far greater, as he explained; Harry being (as he pointed out) so very sensitive and highly strung that he could never, somehow, be really attracted by a woman whose husband was not sympathetic to him.

suppress in order to conceal or hide

From this reading He believed Harry had a hopeless romantic affection for Mrs. Romer Wyburn which he was trying to stifle, and that Miss Walmer being hopelessly in love with _him_, he was doing his best to marry her, partly, as he candidly admitted, on worldly grounds.

that is on a string

From this reading And in this case the fact that Harry was very fond of Romer made the temptation far greater, as he explained; Harry being (as he pointed out) so very sensitive and highly strung that he could never, somehow, be really attracted by a woman whose husband was not sympathetic to him.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading A SUNDAY AFTERNOON By this time Van Buren was entirely in Harry's confidence; that is to say, Harry had gradually trained him to bear without flinching the situation as Harry represented it.

of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system

From this reading And in this case the fact that Harry was very fond of Romer made the temptation far greater, as he explained; Harry being (as he pointed out) so very sensitive and highly strung that he could never, somehow, be really attracted by a woman whose husband was not sympathetic to him.

something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading And in this case the fact that Harry was very fond of Romer made the temptation far greater, as he explained; Harry being (as he pointed out) so very sensitive and highly strung that he could never, somehow, be really attracted by a woman whose husband was not sympathetic to him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A SUNDAY AFTERNOON By this time Van Buren was entirely in Harry's confidence; that is to say, Harry had gradually trained him to bear without flinching the situation as Harry represented it.

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

From this reading A SUNDAY AFTERNOON By this time Van Buren was entirely in Harry's confidence; that is to say, Harry had gradually trained him to bear without flinching the situation as Harry represented it.

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

From this reading A SUNDAY AFTERNOON By this time Van Buren was entirely in Harry's confidence; that is to say, Harry had gradually trained him to bear without flinching the situation as Harry represented it.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A SUNDAY AFTERNOON By this time Van Buren was entirely in Harry's confidence; that is to say, Harry had gradually trained him to bear without flinching the situation as Harry represented it.

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

From this reading A SUNDAY AFTERNOON By this time Van Buren was entirely in Harry's confidence; that is to say, Harry had gradually trained him to bear without flinching the situation as Harry represented it.

having come into contact

From this reading Van Buren was deeply touched at Harry's trust in him, and was always trying to keep him up to his good resolutions by pointing out that any understanding (however Platonic) between the pretty Valentia and the handsome guest was dishonourable, a breach of hospitality towards Romer, that silent but admirable host.

in the direction of

From this reading Van Buren was deeply touched at Harry's trust in him, and was always trying to keep him up to his good resolutions by pointing out that any understanding (however Platonic) between the pretty Valentia and the handsome guest was dishonourable, a breach of hospitality towards Romer, that silent but admirable host.

shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form

From this reading A SUNDAY AFTERNOON By this time Van Buren was entirely in Harry's confidence; that is to say, Harry had gradually trained him to bear without flinching the situation as Harry represented it.

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

From this reading Van Buren was deeply touched at Harry's trust in him, and was always trying to keep him up to his good resolutions by pointing out that any understanding (however Platonic) between the pretty Valentia and the handsome guest was dishonourable, a breach of hospitality towards Romer, that silent but admirable host.

hard to endure

From this reading He believed Harry had a hopeless romantic affection for Mrs. Romer Wyburn which he was trying to stifle, and that Miss Walmer being hopelessly in love with _him_, he was doing his best to marry her, partly, as he candidly admitted, on worldly grounds.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading Van Buren was deeply touched at Harry's trust in him, and was always trying to keep him up to his good resolutions by pointing out that any understanding (however Platonic) between the pretty Valentia and the handsome guest was dishonourable, a breach of hospitality towards Romer, that silent but admirable host.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Van Buren was deeply touched at Harry's trust in him, and was always trying to keep him up to his good resolutions by pointing out that any understanding (however Platonic) between the pretty Valentia and the handsome guest was dishonourable, a breach of hospitality towards Romer, that silent but admirable host.

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From this reading Van Buren was deeply touched at Harry's trust in him, and was always trying to keep him up to his good resolutions by pointing out that any understanding (however Platonic) between the pretty Valentia and the handsome guest was dishonourable, a breach of hospitality towards Romer, that silent but admirable host.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading A SUNDAY AFTERNOON By this time Van Buren was entirely in Harry's confidence; that is to say, Harry had gradually trained him to bear without flinching the situation as Harry represented it.

precisely as stated

From this reading Indeed, he repeated to Harry so often and so firmly, "It can't be done; one can't make love to the wife of a friend," that Harry was driven to the point of replying that he hardly saw whom else, as a matter of fact, one _could_ very well make love to; it being impossible to have romances with people one didn't know.

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From this reading He believed Harry had a hopeless romantic affection for Mrs. Romer Wyburn which he was trying to stifle, and that Miss Walmer being hopelessly in love with _him_, he was doing his best to marry her, partly, as he candidly admitted, on worldly grounds.

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

From this reading A SUNDAY AFTERNOON By this time Van Buren was entirely in Harry's confidence; that is to say, Harry had gradually trained him to bear without flinching the situation as Harry represented it.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Indeed, he repeated to Harry so often and so firmly, "It can't be done; one can't make love to the wife of a friend," that Harry was driven to the point of replying that he hardly saw whom else, as a matter of fact, one _could_ very well make love to; it being impossible to have romances with people one didn't know.

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

From this reading He believed Harry had a hopeless romantic affection for Mrs. Romer Wyburn which he was trying to stifle, and that Miss Walmer being hopelessly in love with _him_, he was doing his best to marry her, partly, as he candidly admitted, on worldly grounds.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Indeed, he repeated to Harry so often and so firmly, "It can't be done; one can't make love to the wife of a friend," that Harry was driven to the point of replying that he hardly saw whom else, as a matter of fact, one _could_ very well make love to; it being impossible to have romances with people one didn't know.

belonging to which person

From this reading And in this case the fact that Harry was very fond of Romer made the temptation far greater, as he explained; Harry being (as he pointed out) so very sensitive and highly strung that he could never, somehow, be really attracted by a woman whose husband was not sympathetic to him.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Indeed, he repeated to Harry so often and so firmly, "It can't be done; one can't make love to the wife of a friend," that Harry was driven to the point of replying that he hardly saw whom else, as a matter of fact, one _could_ very well make love to; it being impossible to have romances with people one didn't know.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He believed Harry had a hopeless romantic affection for Mrs. Romer Wyburn which he was trying to stifle, and that Miss Walmer being hopelessly in love with _him_, he was doing his best to marry her, partly, as he candidly admitted, on worldly grounds.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading A SUNDAY AFTERNOON By this time Van Buren was entirely in Harry's confidence; that is to say, Harry had gradually trained him to bear without flinching the situation as Harry represented it.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading And in this case the fact that Harry was very fond of Romer made the temptation far greater, as he explained; Harry being (as he pointed out) so very sensitive and highly strung that he could never, somehow, be really attracted by a woman whose husband was not sympathetic to him.

characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world

From this reading He believed Harry had a hopeless romantic affection for Mrs. Romer Wyburn which he was trying to stifle, and that Miss Walmer being hopelessly in love with _him_, he was doing his best to marry her, partly, as he candidly admitted, on worldly grounds.

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From this reading He believed Harry had a hopeless romantic affection for Mrs. Romer Wyburn which he was trying to stifle, and that Miss Walmer being hopelessly in love with _him_, he was doing his best to marry her, partly, as he candidly admitted, on worldly grounds.