used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading COMMITTED FOR TRIAL Thorndyke's hint as to the possible danger foreshadowed by my growing intimacy with Juliet Gibson had come upon me as a complete surprise, and had, indeed, been resented by me as somewhat of an impertinence.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading Of course it would be absurd to suppose that any real feeling could have been engendered by so ridiculously brief an acquaintance.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Of course it would be absurd to suppose that any real feeling could have been engendered by so ridiculously brief an acquaintance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading COMMITTED FOR TRIAL Thorndyke's hint as to the possible danger foreshadowed by my growing intimacy with Juliet Gibson had come upon me as a complete surprise, and had, indeed, been resented by me as somewhat of an impertinence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading COMMITTED FOR TRIAL Thorndyke's hint as to the possible danger foreshadowed by my growing intimacy with Juliet Gibson had come upon me as a complete surprise, and had, indeed, been resented by me as somewhat of an impertinence.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Of course it would be absurd to suppose that any real feeling could have been engendered by so ridiculously brief an acquaintance.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading But yet, when I considered the matter impartially and examined my own consciousness, I could not but recognise that she had aroused in me an interest which bore no relation to the part that she had played in the drama that was so slowly unfolding.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading COMMITTED FOR TRIAL Thorndyke's hint as to the possible danger foreshadowed by my growing intimacy with Juliet Gibson had come upon me as a complete surprise, and had, indeed, been resented by me as somewhat of an impertinence.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of course it would be absurd to suppose that any real feeling could have been engendered by so ridiculously brief an acquaintance.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading COMMITTED FOR TRIAL Thorndyke's hint as to the possible danger foreshadowed by my growing intimacy with Juliet Gibson had come upon me as a complete surprise, and had, indeed, been resented by me as somewhat of an impertinence.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Nevertheless, it gave me considerable food for meditation, and I presently began to suspect that the watchful eyes of my observant friend might have detected something in my manner towards Miss Gibson suggestive of sentiments that had been unsuspected by myself.
cause to be bored
From this reading But yet, when I considered the matter impartially and examined my own consciousness, I could not but recognise that she had aroused in me an interest which bore no relation to the part that she had played in the drama that was so slowly unfolding.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading I had only met the girl three times, and even now, excepting for business relations, was hardly entitled to more than a bow of recognition.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Of course it would be absurd to suppose that any real feeling could have been engendered by so ridiculously brief an acquaintance.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading I had only met the girl three times, and even now, excepting for business relations, was hardly entitled to more than a bow of recognition.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But yet, when I considered the matter impartially and examined my own consciousness, I could not but recognise that she had aroused in me an interest which bore no relation to the part that she had played in the drama that was so slowly unfolding.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading COMMITTED FOR TRIAL Thorndyke's hint as to the possible danger foreshadowed by my growing intimacy with Juliet Gibson had come upon me as a complete surprise, and had, indeed, been resented by me as somewhat of an impertinence.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading COMMITTED FOR TRIAL Thorndyke's hint as to the possible danger foreshadowed by my growing intimacy with Juliet Gibson had come upon me as a complete surprise, and had, indeed, been resented by me as somewhat of an impertinence.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading COMMITTED FOR TRIAL Thorndyke's hint as to the possible danger foreshadowed by my growing intimacy with Juliet Gibson had come upon me as a complete surprise, and had, indeed, been resented by me as somewhat of an impertinence.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading COMMITTED FOR TRIAL Thorndyke's hint as to the possible danger foreshadowed by my growing intimacy with Juliet Gibson had come upon me as a complete surprise, and had, indeed, been resented by me as somewhat of an impertinence.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading But yet, when I considered the matter impartially and examined my own consciousness, I could not but recognise that she had aroused in me an interest which bore no relation to the part that she had played in the drama that was so slowly unfolding.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nevertheless, it gave me considerable food for meditation, and I presently began to suspect that the watchful eyes of my observant friend might have detected something in my manner towards Miss Gibson suggestive of sentiments that had been unsuspected by myself.
carefully weighed
From this reading But yet, when I considered the matter impartially and examined my own consciousness, I could not but recognise that she had aroused in me an interest which bore no relation to the part that she had played in the drama that was so slowly unfolding.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Of course it would be absurd to suppose that any real feeling could have been engendered by so ridiculously brief an acquaintance.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course it would be absurd to suppose that any real feeling could have been engendered by so ridiculously brief an acquaintance.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading COMMITTED FOR TRIAL Thorndyke's hint as to the possible danger foreshadowed by my growing intimacy with Juliet Gibson had come upon me as a complete surprise, and had, indeed, been resented by me as somewhat of an impertinence.
detectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtektəd/
perceived or discerned
From this reading Nevertheless, it gave me considerable food for meditation, and I presently began to suspect that the watchful eyes of my observant friend might have detected something in my manner towards Miss Gibson suggestive of sentiments that had been unsuspected by myself.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading But yet, when I considered the matter impartially and examined my own consciousness, I could not but recognise that she had aroused in me an interest which bore no relation to the part that she had played in the drama that was so slowly unfolding.
engenderedverbUS /enˈdʒendərd/
past form of “engender” — call forth
From this reading Of course it would be absurd to suppose that any real feeling could have been engendered by so ridiculously brief an acquaintance.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading I had only met the girl three times, and even now, excepting for business relations, was hardly entitled to more than a bow of recognition.
divisible by two
From this reading I had only met the girl three times, and even now, excepting for business relations, was hardly entitled to more than a bow of recognition.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading But yet, when I considered the matter impartially and examined my own consciousness, I could not but recognise that she had aroused in me an interest which bore no relation to the part that she had played in the drama that was so slowly unfolding.
exceptingverbUS /ˌekˈseptɪŋ/
-ing form of “except” — take exception to
From this reading I had only met the girl three times, and even now, excepting for business relations, was hardly entitled to more than a bow of recognition.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Nevertheless, it gave me considerable food for meditation, and I presently began to suspect that the watchful eyes of my observant friend might have detected something in my manner towards Miss Gibson suggestive of sentiments that had been unsuspected by myself.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Of course it would be absurd to suppose that any real feeling could have been engendered by so ridiculously brief an acquaintance.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Nevertheless, it gave me considerable food for meditation, and I presently began to suspect that the watchful eyes of my observant friend might have detected something in my manner towards Miss Gibson suggestive of sentiments that had been unsuspected by myself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading COMMITTED FOR TRIAL Thorndyke's hint as to the possible danger foreshadowed by my growing intimacy with Juliet Gibson had come upon me as a complete surprise, and had, indeed, been resented by me as somewhat of an impertinence.
foreshadowedverbUS /fɔːrˈʃædoʊd/
past form of “foreshadow” — indicate, as with a sign or an omen
From this reading COMMITTED FOR TRIAL Thorndyke's hint as to the possible danger foreshadowed by my growing intimacy with Juliet Gibson had come upon me as a complete surprise, and had, indeed, been resented by me as somewhat of an impertinence.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Nevertheless, it gave me considerable food for meditation, and I presently began to suspect that the watchful eyes of my observant friend might have detected something in my manner towards Miss Gibson suggestive of sentiments that had been unsuspected by myself.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Nevertheless, it gave me considerable food for meditation, and I presently began to suspect that the watchful eyes of my observant friend might have detected something in my manner towards Miss Gibson suggestive of sentiments that had been unsuspected by myself.
GibsonnounUS /ˈɡɪbsən/
United States illustrator remembered for his creation of the “Gibson girl” (1867-1944)
From this reading COMMITTED FOR TRIAL Thorndyke's hint as to the possible danger foreshadowed by my growing intimacy with Juliet Gibson had come upon me as a complete surprise, and had, indeed, been resented by me as somewhat of an impertinence.
a young female
From this reading I had only met the girl three times, and even now, excepting for business relations, was hardly entitled to more than a bow of recognition.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading COMMITTED FOR TRIAL Thorndyke's hint as to the possible danger foreshadowed by my growing intimacy with Juliet Gibson had come upon me as a complete surprise, and had, indeed, been resented by me as somewhat of an impertinence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading COMMITTED FOR TRIAL Thorndyke's hint as to the possible danger foreshadowed by my growing intimacy with Juliet Gibson had come upon me as a complete surprise, and had, indeed, been resented by me as somewhat of an impertinence.
only a very short time before
From this reading I had only met the girl three times, and even now, excepting for business relations, was hardly entitled to more than a bow of recognition.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Nevertheless, it gave me considerable food for meditation, and I presently began to suspect that the watchful eyes of my observant friend might have detected something in my manner towards Miss Gibson suggestive of sentiments that had been unsuspected by myself.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading COMMITTED FOR TRIAL Thorndyke's hint as to the possible danger foreshadowed by my growing intimacy with Juliet Gibson had come upon me as a complete surprise, and had, indeed, been resented by me as somewhat of an impertinence.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Nevertheless, it gave me considerable food for meditation, and I presently began to suspect that the watchful eyes of my observant friend might have detected something in my manner towards Miss Gibson suggestive of sentiments that had been unsuspected by myself.
impartiallyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrʃəli/
in an impartial manner
From this reading But yet, when I considered the matter impartially and examined my own consciousness, I could not but recognise that she had aroused in me an interest which bore no relation to the part that she had played in the drama that was so slowly unfolding.
impertinencenoun
an impudent statement
From this reading COMMITTED FOR TRIAL Thorndyke's hint as to the possible danger foreshadowed by my growing intimacy with Juliet Gibson had come upon me as a complete surprise, and had, indeed, been resented by me as somewhat of an impertinence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nevertheless, it gave me considerable food for meditation, and I presently began to suspect that the watchful eyes of my observant friend might have detected something in my manner towards Miss Gibson suggestive of sentiments that had been unsuspected by myself.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading COMMITTED FOR TRIAL Thorndyke's hint as to the possible danger foreshadowed by my growing intimacy with Juliet Gibson had come upon me as a complete surprise, and had, indeed, been resented by me as somewhat of an impertinence.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading But yet, when I considered the matter impartially and examined my own consciousness, I could not but recognise that she had aroused in me an interest which bore no relation to the part that she had played in the drama that was so slowly unfolding.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading COMMITTED FOR TRIAL Thorndyke's hint as to the possible danger foreshadowed by my growing intimacy with Juliet Gibson had come upon me as a complete surprise, and had, indeed, been resented by me as somewhat of an impertinence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nevertheless, it gave me considerable food for meditation, and I presently began to suspect that the watchful eyes of my observant friend might have detected something in my manner towards Miss Gibson suggestive of sentiments that had been unsuspected by myself.
Juliet
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From this reading COMMITTED FOR TRIAL Thorndyke's hint as to the possible danger foreshadowed by my growing intimacy with Juliet Gibson had come upon me as a complete surprise, and had, indeed, been resented by me as somewhat of an impertinence.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Nevertheless, it gave me considerable food for meditation, and I presently began to suspect that the watchful eyes of my observant friend might have detected something in my manner towards Miss Gibson suggestive of sentiments that had been unsuspected by myself.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But yet, when I considered the matter impartially and examined my own consciousness, I could not but recognise that she had aroused in me an interest which bore no relation to the part that she had played in the drama that was so slowly unfolding.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading COMMITTED FOR TRIAL Thorndyke's hint as to the possible danger foreshadowed by my growing intimacy with Juliet Gibson had come upon me as a complete surprise, and had, indeed, been resented by me as somewhat of an impertinence.
meditationnounUS /ˌmedəˈteɪʃən/
continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
From this reading Nevertheless, it gave me considerable food for meditation, and I presently began to suspect that the watchful eyes of my observant friend might have detected something in my manner towards Miss Gibson suggestive of sentiments that had been unsuspected by myself.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading I had only met the girl three times, and even now, excepting for business relations, was hardly entitled to more than a bow of recognition.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Nevertheless, it gave me considerable food for meditation, and I presently began to suspect that the watchful eyes of my observant friend might have detected something in my manner towards Miss Gibson suggestive of sentiments that had been unsuspected by myself.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Nevertheless, it gave me considerable food for meditation, and I presently began to suspect that the watchful eyes of my observant friend might have detected something in my manner towards Miss Gibson suggestive of sentiments that had been unsuspected by myself.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I had only met the girl three times, and even now, excepting for business relations, was hardly entitled to more than a bow of recognition.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading COMMITTED FOR TRIAL Thorndyke's hint as to the possible danger foreshadowed by my growing intimacy with Juliet Gibson had come upon me as a complete surprise, and had, indeed, been resented by me as somewhat of an impertinence.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Nevertheless, it gave me considerable food for meditation, and I presently began to suspect that the watchful eyes of my observant friend might have detected something in my manner towards Miss Gibson suggestive of sentiments that had been unsuspected by myself.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, it gave me considerable food for meditation, and I presently began to suspect that the watchful eyes of my observant friend might have detected something in my manner towards Miss Gibson suggestive of sentiments that had been unsuspected by myself.
not any; not one
From this reading But yet, when I considered the matter impartially and examined my own consciousness, I could not but recognise that she had aroused in me an interest which bore no relation to the part that she had played in the drama that was so slowly unfolding.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But yet, when I considered the matter impartially and examined my own consciousness, I could not but recognise that she had aroused in me an interest which bore no relation to the part that she had played in the drama that was so slowly unfolding.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I had only met the girl three times, and even now, excepting for business relations, was hardly entitled to more than a bow of recognition.
observantadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvənt/
paying close attention especially to details
From this reading Nevertheless, it gave me considerable food for meditation, and I presently began to suspect that the watchful eyes of my observant friend might have detected something in my manner towards Miss Gibson suggestive of sentiments that had been unsuspected by myself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COMMITTED FOR TRIAL Thorndyke's hint as to the possible danger foreshadowed by my growing intimacy with Juliet Gibson had come upon me as a complete surprise, and had, indeed, been resented by me as somewhat of an impertinence.
and nothing more
From this reading I had only met the girl three times, and even now, excepting for business relations, was hardly entitled to more than a bow of recognition.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But yet, when I considered the matter impartially and examined my own consciousness, I could not but recognise that she had aroused in me an interest which bore no relation to the part that she had played in the drama that was so slowly unfolding.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading But yet, when I considered the matter impartially and examined my own consciousness, I could not but recognise that she had aroused in me an interest which bore no relation to the part that she had played in the drama that was so slowly unfolding.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading But yet, when I considered the matter impartially and examined my own consciousness, I could not but recognise that she had aroused in me an interest which bore no relation to the part that she had played in the drama that was so slowly unfolding.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading COMMITTED FOR TRIAL Thorndyke's hint as to the possible danger foreshadowed by my growing intimacy with Juliet Gibson had come upon me as a complete surprise, and had, indeed, been resented by me as somewhat of an impertinence.
in the near future
From this reading Nevertheless, it gave me considerable food for meditation, and I presently began to suspect that the watchful eyes of my observant friend might have detected something in my manner towards Miss Gibson suggestive of sentiments that had been unsuspected by myself.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Of course it would be absurd to suppose that any real feeling could have been engendered by so ridiculously brief an acquaintance.
recogniseverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
show approval or appreciation of
From this reading But yet, when I considered the matter impartially and examined my own consciousness, I could not but recognise that she had aroused in me an interest which bore no relation to the part that she had played in the drama that was so slowly unfolding.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading I had only met the girl three times, and even now, excepting for business relations, was hardly entitled to more than a bow of recognition.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading But yet, when I considered the matter impartially and examined my own consciousness, I could not but recognise that she had aroused in me an interest which bore no relation to the part that she had played in the drama that was so slowly unfolding.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading I had only met the girl three times, and even now, excepting for business relations, was hardly entitled to more than a bow of recognition.
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading COMMITTED FOR TRIAL Thorndyke's hint as to the possible danger foreshadowed by my growing intimacy with Juliet Gibson had come upon me as a complete surprise, and had, indeed, been resented by me as somewhat of an impertinence.
ridiculouslyadverbUS /rəˈdɪkjələsli/
so as to arouse or deserve laughter
From this reading Of course it would be absurd to suppose that any real feeling could have been engendered by so ridiculously brief an acquaintance.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading Nevertheless, it gave me considerable food for meditation, and I presently began to suspect that the watchful eyes of my observant friend might have detected something in my manner towards Miss Gibson suggestive of sentiments that had been unsuspected by myself.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But yet, when I considered the matter impartially and examined my own consciousness, I could not but recognise that she had aroused in me an interest which bore no relation to the part that she had played in the drama that was so slowly unfolding.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading But yet, when I considered the matter impartially and examined my own consciousness, I could not but recognise that she had aroused in me an interest which bore no relation to the part that she had played in the drama that was so slowly unfolding.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Of course it would be absurd to suppose that any real feeling could have been engendered by so ridiculously brief an acquaintance.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Nevertheless, it gave me considerable food for meditation, and I presently began to suspect that the watchful eyes of my observant friend might have detected something in my manner towards Miss Gibson suggestive of sentiments that had been unsuspected by myself.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading COMMITTED FOR TRIAL Thorndyke's hint as to the possible danger foreshadowed by my growing intimacy with Juliet Gibson had come upon me as a complete surprise, and had, indeed, been resented by me as somewhat of an impertinence.
suggestiveadjectiveUS /səˈdʒestɪv/
tending to suggest or imply
From this reading Nevertheless, it gave me considerable food for meditation, and I presently began to suspect that the watchful eyes of my observant friend might have detected something in my manner towards Miss Gibson suggestive of sentiments that had been unsuspected by myself.
express a supposition
From this reading Of course it would be absurd to suppose that any real feeling could have been engendered by so ridiculously brief an acquaintance.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading COMMITTED FOR TRIAL Thorndyke's hint as to the possible danger foreshadowed by my growing intimacy with Juliet Gibson had come upon me as a complete surprise, and had, indeed, been resented by me as somewhat of an impertinence.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading Nevertheless, it gave me considerable food for meditation, and I presently began to suspect that the watchful eyes of my observant friend might have detected something in my manner towards Miss Gibson suggestive of sentiments that had been unsuspected by myself.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I had only met the girl three times, and even now, excepting for business relations, was hardly entitled to more than a bow of recognition.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nevertheless, it gave me considerable food for meditation, and I presently began to suspect that the watchful eyes of my observant friend might have detected something in my manner towards Miss Gibson suggestive of sentiments that had been unsuspected by myself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COMMITTED FOR TRIAL Thorndyke's hint as to the possible danger foreshadowed by my growing intimacy with Juliet Gibson had come upon me as a complete surprise, and had, indeed, been resented by me as somewhat of an impertinence.
Thorndyke's
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From this reading COMMITTED FOR TRIAL Thorndyke's hint as to the possible danger foreshadowed by my growing intimacy with Juliet Gibson had come upon me as a complete surprise, and had, indeed, been resented by me as somewhat of an impertinence.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I had only met the girl three times, and even now, excepting for business relations, was hardly entitled to more than a bow of recognition.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading I had only met the girl three times, and even now, excepting for business relations, was hardly entitled to more than a bow of recognition.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading COMMITTED FOR TRIAL Thorndyke's hint as to the possible danger foreshadowed by my growing intimacy with Juliet Gibson had come upon me as a complete surprise, and had, indeed, been resented by me as somewhat of an impertinence.
in the direction of
From this reading Nevertheless, it gave me considerable food for meditation, and I presently began to suspect that the watchful eyes of my observant friend might have detected something in my manner towards Miss Gibson suggestive of sentiments that had been unsuspected by myself.
the act of testing something
From this reading COMMITTED FOR TRIAL Thorndyke's hint as to the possible danger foreshadowed by my growing intimacy with Juliet Gibson had come upon me as a complete surprise, and had, indeed, been resented by me as somewhat of an impertinence.
unfoldingnounUS /ənˈfoʊldɪŋ/
a developmental process
From this reading But yet, when I considered the matter impartially and examined my own consciousness, I could not but recognise that she had aroused in me an interest which bore no relation to the part that she had played in the drama that was so slowly unfolding.
unsuspectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəˈspektɪd/
not suspected or believed likely
From this reading Nevertheless, it gave me considerable food for meditation, and I presently began to suspect that the watchful eyes of my observant friend might have detected something in my manner towards Miss Gibson suggestive of sentiments that had been unsuspected by myself.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading COMMITTED FOR TRIAL Thorndyke's hint as to the possible danger foreshadowed by my growing intimacy with Juliet Gibson had come upon me as a complete surprise, and had, indeed, been resented by me as somewhat of an impertinence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had only met the girl three times, and even now, excepting for business relations, was hardly entitled to more than a bow of recognition.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading Nevertheless, it gave me considerable food for meditation, and I presently began to suspect that the watchful eyes of my observant friend might have detected something in my manner towards Miss Gibson suggestive of sentiments that had been unsuspected by myself.
at the time that
From this reading But yet, when I considered the matter impartially and examined my own consciousness, I could not but recognise that she had aroused in me an interest which bore no relation to the part that she had played in the drama that was so slowly unfolding.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But yet, when I considered the matter impartially and examined my own consciousness, I could not but recognise that she had aroused in me an interest which bore no relation to the part that she had played in the drama that was so slowly unfolding.
in the company of; together with
From this reading COMMITTED FOR TRIAL Thorndyke's hint as to the possible danger foreshadowed by my growing intimacy with Juliet Gibson had come upon me as a complete surprise, and had, indeed, been resented by me as somewhat of an impertinence.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Of course it would be absurd to suppose that any real feeling could have been engendered by so ridiculously brief an acquaintance.
but in spite of that
From this reading But yet, when I considered the matter impartially and examined my own consciousness, I could not but recognise that she had aroused in me an interest which bore no relation to the part that she had played in the drama that was so slowly unfolding.
