Chapter XXXIV · Chapter 34

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

From this reading He was not disturbed by Kinney’s hint that Fanny Minafer might be left on the hands of her friends through her nephew’s present dealings with nitroglycerin, but he was surprised that Kinney had “led up” with intentional tact to the suggestion that a position might be made for George in the Morgan factory.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Eugene’s feeling about George had not been altered by his talk with Kinney in the club window, though he was somewhat disturbed.

changed in form or character without becoming something else

From this reading Eugene’s feeling about George had not been altered by his talk with Kinney in the club window, though he was somewhat disturbed.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Eugene did not care to have any suggestions about Georgie Minafer made to him.

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

From this reading Kinney had represented Georgie as a new Georgie—at least in spots—a Georgie who was proving that decent stuff had been hid in him; in fact, a Georgie who was doing rather a handsome thing in taking a risky job for the sake of his aunt, poor old silly Fanny Minafer!

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Kinney had represented Georgie as a new Georgie—at least in spots—a Georgie who was proving that decent stuff had been hid in him; in fact, a Georgie who was doing rather a handsome thing in taking a risky job for the sake of his aunt, poor old silly Fanny Minafer!

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

From this reading Kinney had represented Georgie as a new Georgie—at least in spots—a Georgie who was proving that decent stuff had been hid in him; in fact, a Georgie who was doing rather a handsome thing in taking a risky job for the sake of his aunt, poor old silly Fanny Minafer!

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

From this reading He was not disturbed by Kinney’s hint that Fanny Minafer might be left on the hands of her friends through her nephew’s present dealings with nitroglycerin, but he was surprised that Kinney had “led up” with intentional tact to the suggestion that a position might be made for George in the Morgan factory.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Eugene’s feeling about George had not been altered by his talk with Kinney in the club window, though he was somewhat disturbed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was not disturbed by Kinney’s hint that Fanny Minafer might be left on the hands of her friends through her nephew’s present dealings with nitroglycerin, but he was surprised that Kinney had “led up” with intentional tact to the suggestion that a position might be made for George in the Morgan factory.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Eugene’s feeling about George had not been altered by his talk with Kinney in the club window, though he was somewhat disturbed.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Eugene did not care to have any suggestions about Georgie Minafer made to him.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Eugene didn’t care what risks Georgie took, or how much decent stuff he had in him: nothing that Georgie would ever do in this world or the next could change Eugene Morgan’s feeling toward him.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading Eugene’s feeling about George had not been altered by his talk with Kinney in the club window, though he was somewhat disturbed.

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

From this reading Eugene didn’t care what risks Georgie took, or how much decent stuff he had in him: nothing that Georgie would ever do in this world or the next could change Eugene Morgan’s feeling toward him.

social or verbal interchange (usually followed by “with”)

From this reading He was not disturbed by Kinney’s hint that Fanny Minafer might be left on the hands of her friends through her nephew’s present dealings with nitroglycerin, but he was surprised that Kinney had “led up” with intentional tact to the suggestion that a position might be made for George in the Morgan factory.

socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous

From this reading Kinney had represented Georgie as a new Georgie—at least in spots—a Georgie who was proving that decent stuff had been hid in him; in fact, a Georgie who was doing rather a handsome thing in taking a risky job for the sake of his aunt, poor old silly Fanny Minafer!

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Eugene did not care to have any suggestions about Georgie Minafer made to him.

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From this reading Eugene didn’t care what risks Georgie took, or how much decent stuff he had in him: nothing that Georgie would ever do in this world or the next could change Eugene Morgan’s feeling toward him.

having the place or position changed

From this reading Eugene’s feeling about George had not been altered by his talk with Kinney in the club window, though he was somewhat disturbed.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Eugene didn’t care what risks Georgie took, or how much decent stuff he had in him: nothing that Georgie would ever do in this world or the next could change Eugene Morgan’s feeling toward him.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Kinney had represented Georgie as a new Georgie—at least in spots—a Georgie who was proving that decent stuff had been hid in him; in fact, a Georgie who was doing rather a handsome thing in taking a risky job for the sake of his aunt, poor old silly Fanny Minafer!

Austrian general in the service of the Holy Roman Empire during the War of the Spanish Succession (1663-1736)

From this reading Eugene did not care to have any suggestions about Georgie Minafer made to him.

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From this reading Eugene’s feeling about George had not been altered by his talk with Kinney in the club window, though he was somewhat disturbed.

at any time

From this reading Eugene didn’t care what risks Georgie took, or how much decent stuff he had in him: nothing that Georgie would ever do in this world or the next could change Eugene Morgan’s feeling toward him.

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

From this reading Kinney had represented Georgie as a new Georgie—at least in spots—a Georgie who was proving that decent stuff had been hid in him; in fact, a Georgie who was doing rather a handsome thing in taking a risky job for the sake of his aunt, poor old silly Fanny Minafer!

a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing

From this reading He was not disturbed by Kinney’s hint that Fanny Minafer might be left on the hands of her friends through her nephew’s present dealings with nitroglycerin, but he was surprised that Kinney had “led up” with intentional tact to the suggestion that a position might be made for George in the Morgan factory.

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

From this reading He was not disturbed by Kinney’s hint that Fanny Minafer might be left on the hands of her friends through her nephew’s present dealings with nitroglycerin, but he was surprised that Kinney had “led up” with intentional tact to the suggestion that a position might be made for George in the Morgan factory.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Eugene’s feeling about George had not been altered by his talk with Kinney in the club window, though he was somewhat disturbed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was not disturbed by Kinney’s hint that Fanny Minafer might be left on the hands of her friends through her nephew’s present dealings with nitroglycerin, but he was surprised that Kinney had “led up” with intentional tact to the suggestion that a position might be made for George in the Morgan factory.

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

From this reading He was not disturbed by Kinney’s hint that Fanny Minafer might be left on the hands of her friends through her nephew’s present dealings with nitroglycerin, but he was surprised that Kinney had “led up” with intentional tact to the suggestion that a position might be made for George in the Morgan factory.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Eugene’s feeling about George had not been altered by his talk with Kinney in the club window, though he was somewhat disturbed.

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From this reading Eugene did not care to have any suggestions about Georgie Minafer made to him.

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

From this reading Eugene’s feeling about George had not been altered by his talk with Kinney in the club window, though he was somewhat disturbed.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading He was not disturbed by Kinney’s hint that Fanny Minafer might be left on the hands of her friends through her nephew’s present dealings with nitroglycerin, but he was surprised that Kinney had “led up” with intentional tact to the suggestion that a position might be made for George in the Morgan factory.

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

From this reading Kinney had represented Georgie as a new Georgie—at least in spots—a Georgie who was proving that decent stuff had been hid in him; in fact, a Georgie who was doing rather a handsome thing in taking a risky job for the sake of his aunt, poor old silly Fanny Minafer!

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Eugene did not care to have any suggestions about Georgie Minafer made to him.

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

From this reading Eugene’s feeling about George had not been altered by his talk with Kinney in the club window, though he was somewhat disturbed.

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

From this reading He was not disturbed by Kinney’s hint that Fanny Minafer might be left on the hands of her friends through her nephew’s present dealings with nitroglycerin, but he was surprised that Kinney had “led up” with intentional tact to the suggestion that a position might be made for George in the Morgan factory.

inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading Kinney had represented Georgie as a new Georgie—at least in spots—a Georgie who was proving that decent stuff had been hid in him; in fact, a Georgie who was doing rather a handsome thing in taking a risky job for the sake of his aunt, poor old silly Fanny Minafer!

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

From this reading Eugene did not care to have any suggestions about Georgie Minafer made to him.

an indirect suggestion

From this reading He was not disturbed by Kinney’s hint that Fanny Minafer might be left on the hands of her friends through her nephew’s present dealings with nitroglycerin, but he was surprised that Kinney had “led up” with intentional tact to the suggestion that a position might be made for George in the Morgan factory.

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

From this reading Eugene’s feeling about George had not been altered by his talk with Kinney in the club window, though he was somewhat disturbed.

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From this reading Eugene didn’t care what risks Georgie took, or how much decent stuff he had in him: nothing that Georgie would ever do in this world or the next could change Eugene Morgan’s feeling toward him.

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

From this reading Eugene’s feeling about George had not been altered by his talk with Kinney in the club window, though he was somewhat disturbed.

characterized by conscious design or purpose

From this reading He was not disturbed by Kinney’s hint that Fanny Minafer might be left on the hands of her friends through her nephew’s present dealings with nitroglycerin, but he was surprised that Kinney had “led up” with intentional tact to the suggestion that a position might be made for George in the Morgan factory.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading Kinney had represented Georgie as a new Georgie—at least in spots—a Georgie who was proving that decent stuff had been hid in him; in fact, a Georgie who was doing rather a handsome thing in taking a risky job for the sake of his aunt, poor old silly Fanny Minafer!

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From this reading Eugene’s feeling about George had not been altered by his talk with Kinney in the club window, though he was somewhat disturbed.

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

From this reading He was not disturbed by Kinney’s hint that Fanny Minafer might be left on the hands of her friends through her nephew’s present dealings with nitroglycerin, but he was surprised that Kinney had “led up” with intentional tact to the suggestion that a position might be made for George in the Morgan factory.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Kinney had represented Georgie as a new Georgie—at least in spots—a Georgie who was proving that decent stuff had been hid in him; in fact, a Georgie who was doing rather a handsome thing in taking a risky job for the sake of his aunt, poor old silly Fanny Minafer!

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading He was not disturbed by Kinney’s hint that Fanny Minafer might be left on the hands of her friends through her nephew’s present dealings with nitroglycerin, but he was surprised that Kinney had “led up” with intentional tact to the suggestion that a position might be made for George in the Morgan factory.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading He was not disturbed by Kinney’s hint that Fanny Minafer might be left on the hands of her friends through her nephew’s present dealings with nitroglycerin, but he was surprised that Kinney had “led up” with intentional tact to the suggestion that a position might be made for George in the Morgan factory.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He was not disturbed by Kinney’s hint that Fanny Minafer might be left on the hands of her friends through her nephew’s present dealings with nitroglycerin, but he was surprised that Kinney had “led up” with intentional tact to the suggestion that a position might be made for George in the Morgan factory.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He was not disturbed by Kinney’s hint that Fanny Minafer might be left on the hands of her friends through her nephew’s present dealings with nitroglycerin, but he was surprised that Kinney had “led up” with intentional tact to the suggestion that a position might be made for George in the Morgan factory.

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From this reading He was not disturbed by Kinney’s hint that Fanny Minafer might be left on the hands of her friends through her nephew’s present dealings with nitroglycerin, but he was surprised that Kinney had “led up” with intentional tact to the suggestion that a position might be made for George in the Morgan factory.

United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)

From this reading He was not disturbed by Kinney’s hint that Fanny Minafer might be left on the hands of her friends through her nephew’s present dealings with nitroglycerin, but he was surprised that Kinney had “led up” with intentional tact to the suggestion that a position might be made for George in the Morgan factory.

possessive form of “morgan” — United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)

From this reading Eugene didn’t care what risks Georgie took, or how much decent stuff he had in him: nothing that Georgie would ever do in this world or the next could change Eugene Morgan’s feeling toward him.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Eugene didn’t care what risks Georgie took, or how much decent stuff he had in him: nothing that Georgie would ever do in this world or the next could change Eugene Morgan’s feeling toward him.

possessive form of “nephew” — a son of your brother or sister

From this reading He was not disturbed by Kinney’s hint that Fanny Minafer might be left on the hands of her friends through her nephew’s present dealings with nitroglycerin, but he was surprised that Kinney had “led up” with intentional tact to the suggestion that a position might be made for George in the Morgan factory.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Kinney had represented Georgie as a new Georgie—at least in spots—a Georgie who was proving that decent stuff had been hid in him; in fact, a Georgie who was doing rather a handsome thing in taking a risky job for the sake of his aunt, poor old silly Fanny Minafer!

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Eugene didn’t care what risks Georgie took, or how much decent stuff he had in him: nothing that Georgie would ever do in this world or the next could change Eugene Morgan’s feeling toward him.

a heavy yellow poisonous oily explosive liquid obtained by nitrating glycerol; used in making explosives and medically as a vasodilator (trade names Nitrospan and Nitrostat)

From this reading He was not disturbed by Kinney’s hint that Fanny Minafer might be left on the hands of her friends through her nephew’s present dealings with nitroglycerin, but he was surprised that Kinney had “led up” with intentional tact to the suggestion that a position might be made for George in the Morgan factory.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Eugene’s feeling about George had not been altered by his talk with Kinney in the club window, though he was somewhat disturbed.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Eugene didn’t care what risks Georgie took, or how much decent stuff he had in him: nothing that Georgie would ever do in this world or the next could change Eugene Morgan’s feeling toward him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was not disturbed by Kinney’s hint that Fanny Minafer might be left on the hands of her friends through her nephew’s present dealings with nitroglycerin, but he was surprised that Kinney had “led up” with intentional tact to the suggestion that a position might be made for George in the Morgan factory.

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

From this reading Kinney had represented Georgie as a new Georgie—at least in spots—a Georgie who was proving that decent stuff had been hid in him; in fact, a Georgie who was doing rather a handsome thing in taking a risky job for the sake of his aunt, poor old silly Fanny Minafer!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He was not disturbed by Kinney’s hint that Fanny Minafer might be left on the hands of her friends through her nephew’s present dealings with nitroglycerin, but he was surprised that Kinney had “led up” with intentional tact to the suggestion that a position might be made for George in the Morgan factory.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Eugene didn’t care what risks Georgie took, or how much decent stuff he had in him: nothing that Georgie would ever do in this world or the next could change Eugene Morgan’s feeling toward him.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Kinney had represented Georgie as a new Georgie—at least in spots—a Georgie who was proving that decent stuff had been hid in him; in fact, a Georgie who was doing rather a handsome thing in taking a risky job for the sake of his aunt, poor old silly Fanny Minafer!

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading He was not disturbed by Kinney’s hint that Fanny Minafer might be left on the hands of her friends through her nephew’s present dealings with nitroglycerin, but he was surprised that Kinney had “led up” with intentional tact to the suggestion that a position might be made for George in the Morgan factory.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He was not disturbed by Kinney’s hint that Fanny Minafer might be left on the hands of her friends through her nephew’s present dealings with nitroglycerin, but he was surprised that Kinney had “led up” with intentional tact to the suggestion that a position might be made for George in the Morgan factory.

-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be

From this reading Kinney had represented Georgie as a new Georgie—at least in spots—a Georgie who was proving that decent stuff had been hid in him; in fact, a Georgie who was doing rather a handsome thing in taking a risky job for the sake of his aunt, poor old silly Fanny Minafer!

on the contrary

From this reading Kinney had represented Georgie as a new Georgie—at least in spots—a Georgie who was proving that decent stuff had been hid in him; in fact, a Georgie who was doing rather a handsome thing in taking a risky job for the sake of his aunt, poor old silly Fanny Minafer!

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading Kinney had represented Georgie as a new Georgie—at least in spots—a Georgie who was proving that decent stuff had been hid in him; in fact, a Georgie who was doing rather a handsome thing in taking a risky job for the sake of his aunt, poor old silly Fanny Minafer!

plural of “risk” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading Eugene didn’t care what risks Georgie took, or how much decent stuff he had in him: nothing that Georgie would ever do in this world or the next could change Eugene Morgan’s feeling toward him.

involving risk or danger

From this reading Kinney had represented Georgie as a new Georgie—at least in spots—a Georgie who was proving that decent stuff had been hid in him; in fact, a Georgie who was doing rather a handsome thing in taking a risky job for the sake of his aunt, poor old silly Fanny Minafer!

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading Kinney had represented Georgie as a new Georgie—at least in spots—a Georgie who was proving that decent stuff had been hid in him; in fact, a Georgie who was doing rather a handsome thing in taking a risky job for the sake of his aunt, poor old silly Fanny Minafer!

ludicrous, foolish

From this reading Kinney had represented Georgie as a new Georgie—at least in spots—a Georgie who was proving that decent stuff had been hid in him; in fact, a Georgie who was doing rather a handsome thing in taking a risky job for the sake of his aunt, poor old silly Fanny Minafer!

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Eugene’s feeling about George had not been altered by his talk with Kinney in the club window, though he was somewhat disturbed.

spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens

From this reading Kinney had represented Georgie as a new Georgie—at least in spots—a Georgie who was proving that decent stuff had been hid in him; in fact, a Georgie who was doing rather a handsome thing in taking a risky job for the sake of his aunt, poor old silly Fanny Minafer!

the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading Kinney had represented Georgie as a new Georgie—at least in spots—a Georgie who was proving that decent stuff had been hid in him; in fact, a Georgie who was doing rather a handsome thing in taking a risky job for the sake of his aunt, poor old silly Fanny Minafer!

an idea that is suggested

From this reading He was not disturbed by Kinney’s hint that Fanny Minafer might be left on the hands of her friends through her nephew’s present dealings with nitroglycerin, but he was surprised that Kinney had “led up” with intentional tact to the suggestion that a position might be made for George in the Morgan factory.

plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested

From this reading Eugene did not care to have any suggestions about Georgie Minafer made to him.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading He was not disturbed by Kinney’s hint that Fanny Minafer might be left on the hands of her friends through her nephew’s present dealings with nitroglycerin, but he was surprised that Kinney had “led up” with intentional tact to the suggestion that a position might be made for George in the Morgan factory.

consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense

From this reading He was not disturbed by Kinney’s hint that Fanny Minafer might be left on the hands of her friends through her nephew’s present dealings with nitroglycerin, but he was surprised that Kinney had “led up” with intentional tact to the suggestion that a position might be made for George in the Morgan factory.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Kinney had represented Georgie as a new Georgie—at least in spots—a Georgie who was proving that decent stuff had been hid in him; in fact, a Georgie who was doing rather a handsome thing in taking a risky job for the sake of his aunt, poor old silly Fanny Minafer!

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Eugene’s feeling about George had not been altered by his talk with Kinney in the club window, though he was somewhat disturbed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was not disturbed by Kinney’s hint that Fanny Minafer might be left on the hands of her friends through her nephew’s present dealings with nitroglycerin, but he was surprised that Kinney had “led up” with intentional tact to the suggestion that a position might be made for George in the Morgan factory.

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

From this reading Eugene’s feeling about George had not been altered by his talk with Kinney in the club window, though he was somewhat disturbed.

a special situation

From this reading Kinney had represented Georgie as a new Georgie—at least in spots—a Georgie who was proving that decent stuff had been hid in him; in fact, a Georgie who was doing rather a handsome thing in taking a risky job for the sake of his aunt, poor old silly Fanny Minafer!

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

From this reading Eugene didn’t care what risks Georgie took, or how much decent stuff he had in him: nothing that Georgie would ever do in this world or the next could change Eugene Morgan’s feeling toward him.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Eugene’s feeling about George had not been altered by his talk with Kinney in the club window, though he was somewhat disturbed.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He was not disturbed by Kinney’s hint that Fanny Minafer might be left on the hands of her friends through her nephew’s present dealings with nitroglycerin, but he was surprised that Kinney had “led up” with intentional tact to the suggestion that a position might be made for George in the Morgan factory.

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

From this reading He was not disturbed by Kinney’s hint that Fanny Minafer might be left on the hands of her friends through her nephew’s present dealings with nitroglycerin, but he was surprised that Kinney had “led up” with intentional tact to the suggestion that a position might be made for George in the Morgan factory.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Eugene didn’t care what risks Georgie took, or how much decent stuff he had in him: nothing that Georgie would ever do in this world or the next could change Eugene Morgan’s feeling toward him.

in the direction of

From this reading Eugene didn’t care what risks Georgie took, or how much decent stuff he had in him: nothing that Georgie would ever do in this world or the next could change Eugene Morgan’s feeling toward him.

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

From this reading He was not disturbed by Kinney’s hint that Fanny Minafer might be left on the hands of her friends through her nephew’s present dealings with nitroglycerin, but he was surprised that Kinney had “led up” with intentional tact to the suggestion that a position might be made for George in the Morgan factory.

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

From this reading Eugene’s feeling about George had not been altered by his talk with Kinney in the club window, though he was somewhat disturbed.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Eugene didn’t care what risks Georgie took, or how much decent stuff he had in him: nothing that Georgie would ever do in this world or the next could change Eugene Morgan’s feeling toward him.

which person or people

From this reading Kinney had represented Georgie as a new Georgie—at least in spots—a Georgie who was proving that decent stuff had been hid in him; in fact, a Georgie who was doing rather a handsome thing in taking a risky job for the sake of his aunt, poor old silly Fanny Minafer!

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Eugene’s feeling about George had not been altered by his talk with Kinney in the club window, though he was somewhat disturbed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Eugene’s feeling about George had not been altered by his talk with Kinney in the club window, though he was somewhat disturbed.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Eugene didn’t care what risks Georgie took, or how much decent stuff he had in him: nothing that Georgie would ever do in this world or the next could change Eugene Morgan’s feeling toward him.

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

From this reading Eugene didn’t care what risks Georgie took, or how much decent stuff he had in him: nothing that Georgie would ever do in this world or the next could change Eugene Morgan’s feeling toward him.