used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading XXIX A tranquil time now ensued; a time which, though I knew it not, was just that singular pause so frequently observed in nature before a storm, and in human life before a crushing calamity.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I put aside all troublesome and harassing thoughts, and became oblivious of everything save my own personal satisfaction in the renewal of the comradeship between myself and Lucio.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading XXIX A tranquil time now ensued; a time which, though I knew it not, was just that singular pause so frequently observed in nature before a storm, and in human life before a crushing calamity.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading We walked together, rode together, and passed most of our days in each other's company,--nevertheless though I gave my friend much of my closest confidence I never spoke to him of the moral obliquities and perversions I had discovered in Sibyl's character,--not out of any consideration for Sibyl, but simply because I knew by instinct what his reply would be.
on or to one side
From this reading I put aside all troublesome and harassing thoughts, and became oblivious of everything save my own personal satisfaction in the renewal of the comradeship between myself and Lucio.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We walked together, rode together, and passed most of our days in each other's company,--nevertheless though I gave my friend much of my closest confidence I never spoke to him of the moral obliquities and perversions I had discovered in Sibyl's character,--not out of any consideration for Sibyl, but simply because I knew by instinct what his reply would be.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I put aside all troublesome and harassing thoughts, and became oblivious of everything save my own personal satisfaction in the renewal of the comradeship between myself and Lucio.
for the reason that
From this reading We walked together, rode together, and passed most of our days in each other's company,--nevertheless though I gave my friend much of my closest confidence I never spoke to him of the moral obliquities and perversions I had discovered in Sibyl's character,--not out of any consideration for Sibyl, but simply because I knew by instinct what his reply would be.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading XXIX A tranquil time now ensued; a time which, though I knew it not, was just that singular pause so frequently observed in nature before a storm, and in human life before a crushing calamity.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading His keen sense of sarcasm would over-rule his friendship, and he would retort upon me with the question--What business had I, being imperfect myself, to expect perfection in my wife?
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading I put aside all troublesome and harassing thoughts, and became oblivious of everything save my own personal satisfaction in the renewal of the comradeship between myself and Lucio.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading His keen sense of sarcasm would over-rule his friendship, and he would retort upon me with the question--What business had I, being imperfect myself, to expect perfection in my wife?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We walked together, rode together, and passed most of our days in each other's company,--nevertheless though I gave my friend much of my closest confidence I never spoke to him of the moral obliquities and perversions I had discovered in Sibyl's character,--not out of any consideration for Sibyl, but simply because I knew by instinct what his reply would be.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We walked together, rode together, and passed most of our days in each other's company,--nevertheless though I gave my friend much of my closest confidence I never spoke to him of the moral obliquities and perversions I had discovered in Sibyl's character,--not out of any consideration for Sibyl, but simply because I knew by instinct what his reply would be.
calamitynounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading XXIX A tranquil time now ensued; a time which, though I knew it not, was just that singular pause so frequently observed in nature before a storm, and in human life before a crushing calamity.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading We walked together, rode together, and passed most of our days in each other's company,--nevertheless though I gave my friend much of my closest confidence I never spoke to him of the moral obliquities and perversions I had discovered in Sibyl's character,--not out of any consideration for Sibyl, but simply because I knew by instinct what his reply would be.
closestadverbUS /ˈkloʊsəst/
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading We walked together, rode together, and passed most of our days in each other's company,--nevertheless though I gave my friend much of my closest confidence I never spoke to him of the moral obliquities and perversions I had discovered in Sibyl's character,--not out of any consideration for Sibyl, but simply because I knew by instinct what his reply would be.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading We walked together, rode together, and passed most of our days in each other's company,--nevertheless though I gave my friend much of my closest confidence I never spoke to him of the moral obliquities and perversions I had discovered in Sibyl's character,--not out of any consideration for Sibyl, but simply because I knew by instinct what his reply would be.
comradeshipnoun
the quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability
From this reading I put aside all troublesome and harassing thoughts, and became oblivious of everything save my own personal satisfaction in the renewal of the comradeship between myself and Lucio.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading We walked together, rode together, and passed most of our days in each other's company,--nevertheless though I gave my friend much of my closest confidence I never spoke to him of the moral obliquities and perversions I had discovered in Sibyl's character,--not out of any consideration for Sibyl, but simply because I knew by instinct what his reply would be.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading We walked together, rode together, and passed most of our days in each other's company,--nevertheless though I gave my friend much of my closest confidence I never spoke to him of the moral obliquities and perversions I had discovered in Sibyl's character,--not out of any consideration for Sibyl, but simply because I knew by instinct what his reply would be.
crushingadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌʃɪŋ/
physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination
From this reading XXIX A tranquil time now ensued; a time which, though I knew it not, was just that singular pause so frequently observed in nature before a storm, and in human life before a crushing calamity.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading We walked together, rode together, and passed most of our days in each other's company,--nevertheless though I gave my friend much of my closest confidence I never spoke to him of the moral obliquities and perversions I had discovered in Sibyl's character,--not out of any consideration for Sibyl, but simply because I knew by instinct what his reply would be.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading We walked together, rode together, and passed most of our days in each other's company,--nevertheless though I gave my friend much of my closest confidence I never spoke to him of the moral obliquities and perversions I had discovered in Sibyl's character,--not out of any consideration for Sibyl, but simply because I knew by instinct what his reply would be.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading We walked together, rode together, and passed most of our days in each other's company,--nevertheless though I gave my friend much of my closest confidence I never spoke to him of the moral obliquities and perversions I had discovered in Sibyl's character,--not out of any consideration for Sibyl, but simply because I knew by instinct what his reply would be.
ensuedverbUS /ɪnˈsuːd/
past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading XXIX A tranquil time now ensued; a time which, though I knew it not, was just that singular pause so frequently observed in nature before a storm, and in human life before a crushing calamity.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading I put aside all troublesome and harassing thoughts, and became oblivious of everything save my own personal satisfaction in the renewal of the comradeship between myself and Lucio.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading His keen sense of sarcasm would over-rule his friendship, and he would retort upon me with the question--What business had I, being imperfect myself, to expect perfection in my wife?
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading He would have no sympathy with my feelings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We walked together, rode together, and passed most of our days in each other's company,--nevertheless though I gave my friend much of my closest confidence I never spoke to him of the moral obliquities and perversions I had discovered in Sibyl's character,--not out of any consideration for Sibyl, but simply because I knew by instinct what his reply would be.
many times at short intervals
From this reading XXIX A tranquil time now ensued; a time which, though I knew it not, was just that singular pause so frequently observed in nature before a storm, and in human life before a crushing calamity.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading We walked together, rode together, and passed most of our days in each other's company,--nevertheless though I gave my friend much of my closest confidence I never spoke to him of the moral obliquities and perversions I had discovered in Sibyl's character,--not out of any consideration for Sibyl, but simply because I knew by instinct what his reply would be.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading His keen sense of sarcasm would over-rule his friendship, and he would retort upon me with the question--What business had I, being imperfect myself, to expect perfection in my wife?
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading We walked together, rode together, and passed most of our days in each other's company,--nevertheless though I gave my friend much of my closest confidence I never spoke to him of the moral obliquities and perversions I had discovered in Sibyl's character,--not out of any consideration for Sibyl, but simply because I knew by instinct what his reply would be.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We walked together, rode together, and passed most of our days in each other's company,--nevertheless though I gave my friend much of my closest confidence I never spoke to him of the moral obliquities and perversions I had discovered in Sibyl's character,--not out of any consideration for Sibyl, but simply because I knew by instinct what his reply would be.
harassingverbUS /hərˈæsɪŋ/
-ing form of “harass” — annoy continually or chronically
From this reading I put aside all troublesome and harassing thoughts, and became oblivious of everything save my own personal satisfaction in the renewal of the comradeship between myself and Lucio.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He would have no sympathy with my feelings.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He would have no sympathy with my feelings.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We walked together, rode together, and passed most of our days in each other's company,--nevertheless though I gave my friend much of my closest confidence I never spoke to him of the moral obliquities and perversions I had discovered in Sibyl's character,--not out of any consideration for Sibyl, but simply because I knew by instinct what his reply would be.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We walked together, rode together, and passed most of our days in each other's company,--nevertheless though I gave my friend much of my closest confidence I never spoke to him of the moral obliquities and perversions I had discovered in Sibyl's character,--not out of any consideration for Sibyl, but simply because I knew by instinct what his reply would be.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading XXIX A tranquil time now ensued; a time which, though I knew it not, was just that singular pause so frequently observed in nature before a storm, and in human life before a crushing calamity.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading XXIX A tranquil time now ensued; a time which, though I knew it not, was just that singular pause so frequently observed in nature before a storm, and in human life before a crushing calamity.
imperfectadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt/
not perfect; defective or inadequate
From this reading His keen sense of sarcasm would over-rule his friendship, and he would retort upon me with the question--What business had I, being imperfect myself, to expect perfection in my wife?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading XXIX A tranquil time now ensued; a time which, though I knew it not, was just that singular pause so frequently observed in nature before a storm, and in human life before a crushing calamity.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading We walked together, rode together, and passed most of our days in each other's company,--nevertheless though I gave my friend much of my closest confidence I never spoke to him of the moral obliquities and perversions I had discovered in Sibyl's character,--not out of any consideration for Sibyl, but simply because I knew by instinct what his reply would be.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading XXIX A tranquil time now ensued; a time which, though I knew it not, was just that singular pause so frequently observed in nature before a storm, and in human life before a crushing calamity.
and nothing more
From this reading XXIX A tranquil time now ensued; a time which, though I knew it not, was just that singular pause so frequently observed in nature before a storm, and in human life before a crushing calamity.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading His keen sense of sarcasm would over-rule his friendship, and he would retort upon me with the question--What business had I, being imperfect myself, to expect perfection in my wife?
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading XXIX A tranquil time now ensued; a time which, though I knew it not, was just that singular pause so frequently observed in nature before a storm, and in human life before a crushing calamity.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading XXIX A tranquil time now ensued; a time which, though I knew it not, was just that singular pause so frequently observed in nature before a storm, and in human life before a crushing calamity.
Lucio
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From this reading I put aside all troublesome and harassing thoughts, and became oblivious of everything save my own personal satisfaction in the renewal of the comradeship between myself and Lucio.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His keen sense of sarcasm would over-rule his friendship, and he would retort upon me with the question--What business had I, being imperfect myself, to expect perfection in my wife?
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading We walked together, rode together, and passed most of our days in each other's company,--nevertheless though I gave my friend much of my closest confidence I never spoke to him of the moral obliquities and perversions I had discovered in Sibyl's character,--not out of any consideration for Sibyl, but simply because I knew by instinct what his reply would be.
used to form the superlative
From this reading We walked together, rode together, and passed most of our days in each other's company,--nevertheless though I gave my friend much of my closest confidence I never spoke to him of the moral obliquities and perversions I had discovered in Sibyl's character,--not out of any consideration for Sibyl, but simply because I knew by instinct what his reply would be.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading We walked together, rode together, and passed most of our days in each other's company,--nevertheless though I gave my friend much of my closest confidence I never spoke to him of the moral obliquities and perversions I had discovered in Sibyl's character,--not out of any consideration for Sibyl, but simply because I knew by instinct what his reply would be.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I put aside all troublesome and harassing thoughts, and became oblivious of everything save my own personal satisfaction in the renewal of the comradeship between myself and Lucio.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I put aside all troublesome and harassing thoughts, and became oblivious of everything save my own personal satisfaction in the renewal of the comradeship between myself and Lucio.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading XXIX A tranquil time now ensued; a time which, though I knew it not, was just that singular pause so frequently observed in nature before a storm, and in human life before a crushing calamity.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading We walked together, rode together, and passed most of our days in each other's company,--nevertheless though I gave my friend much of my closest confidence I never spoke to him of the moral obliquities and perversions I had discovered in Sibyl's character,--not out of any consideration for Sibyl, but simply because I knew by instinct what his reply would be.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading We walked together, rode together, and passed most of our days in each other's company,--nevertheless though I gave my friend much of my closest confidence I never spoke to him of the moral obliquities and perversions I had discovered in Sibyl's character,--not out of any consideration for Sibyl, but simply because I knew by instinct what his reply would be.
not any; not one
From this reading He would have no sympathy with my feelings.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading XXIX A tranquil time now ensued; a time which, though I knew it not, was just that singular pause so frequently observed in nature before a storm, and in human life before a crushing calamity.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading XXIX A tranquil time now ensued; a time which, though I knew it not, was just that singular pause so frequently observed in nature before a storm, and in human life before a crushing calamity.
obliquities
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From this reading We walked together, rode together, and passed most of our days in each other's company,--nevertheless though I gave my friend much of my closest confidence I never spoke to him of the moral obliquities and perversions I had discovered in Sibyl's character,--not out of any consideration for Sibyl, but simply because I knew by instinct what his reply would be.
obliviousadjectiveUS /əˈblɪviəs/
(followed by “to” or “of”) lacking conscious awareness of
From this reading I put aside all troublesome and harassing thoughts, and became oblivious of everything save my own personal satisfaction in the renewal of the comradeship between myself and Lucio.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading XXIX A tranquil time now ensued; a time which, though I knew it not, was just that singular pause so frequently observed in nature before a storm, and in human life before a crushing calamity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I put aside all troublesome and harassing thoughts, and became oblivious of everything save my own personal satisfaction in the renewal of the comradeship between myself and Lucio.
other's
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From this reading We walked together, rode together, and passed most of our days in each other's company,--nevertheless though I gave my friend much of my closest confidence I never spoke to him of the moral obliquities and perversions I had discovered in Sibyl's character,--not out of any consideration for Sibyl, but simply because I knew by instinct what his reply would be.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We walked together, rode together, and passed most of our days in each other's company,--nevertheless though I gave my friend much of my closest confidence I never spoke to him of the moral obliquities and perversions I had discovered in Sibyl's character,--not out of any consideration for Sibyl, but simply because I knew by instinct what his reply would be.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading We walked together, rode together, and passed most of our days in each other's company,--nevertheless though I gave my friend much of my closest confidence I never spoke to him of the moral obliquities and perversions I had discovered in Sibyl's character,--not out of any consideration for Sibyl, but simply because I knew by instinct what his reply would be.
over-rule
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From this reading His keen sense of sarcasm would over-rule his friendship, and he would retort upon me with the question--What business had I, being imperfect myself, to expect perfection in my wife?
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I put aside all troublesome and harassing thoughts, and became oblivious of everything save my own personal satisfaction in the renewal of the comradeship between myself and Lucio.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading We walked together, rode together, and passed most of our days in each other's company,--nevertheless though I gave my friend much of my closest confidence I never spoke to him of the moral obliquities and perversions I had discovered in Sibyl's character,--not out of any consideration for Sibyl, but simply because I knew by instinct what his reply would be.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading XXIX A tranquil time now ensued; a time which, though I knew it not, was just that singular pause so frequently observed in nature before a storm, and in human life before a crushing calamity.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading His keen sense of sarcasm would over-rule his friendship, and he would retort upon me with the question--What business had I, being imperfect myself, to expect perfection in my wife?
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading I put aside all troublesome and harassing thoughts, and became oblivious of everything save my own personal satisfaction in the renewal of the comradeship between myself and Lucio.
perversions
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From this reading We walked together, rode together, and passed most of our days in each other's company,--nevertheless though I gave my friend much of my closest confidence I never spoke to him of the moral obliquities and perversions I had discovered in Sibyl's character,--not out of any consideration for Sibyl, but simply because I knew by instinct what his reply would be.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I put aside all troublesome and harassing thoughts, and became oblivious of everything save my own personal satisfaction in the renewal of the comradeship between myself and Lucio.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading His keen sense of sarcasm would over-rule his friendship, and he would retort upon me with the question--What business had I, being imperfect myself, to expect perfection in my wife?
renewalnounUS /rɪˈnuːəl/
the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation
From this reading I put aside all troublesome and harassing thoughts, and became oblivious of everything save my own personal satisfaction in the renewal of the comradeship between myself and Lucio.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading We walked together, rode together, and passed most of our days in each other's company,--nevertheless though I gave my friend much of my closest confidence I never spoke to him of the moral obliquities and perversions I had discovered in Sibyl's character,--not out of any consideration for Sibyl, but simply because I knew by instinct what his reply would be.
retortnounUS /ˈriːtɔːrt/
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
From this reading His keen sense of sarcasm would over-rule his friendship, and he would retort upon me with the question--What business had I, being imperfect myself, to expect perfection in my wife?
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading We walked together, rode together, and passed most of our days in each other's company,--nevertheless though I gave my friend much of my closest confidence I never spoke to him of the moral obliquities and perversions I had discovered in Sibyl's character,--not out of any consideration for Sibyl, but simply because I knew by instinct what his reply would be.
sarcasmnounUS /ˈsɑːrkæzəm/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading His keen sense of sarcasm would over-rule his friendship, and he would retort upon me with the question--What business had I, being imperfect myself, to expect perfection in my wife?
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading I put aside all troublesome and harassing thoughts, and became oblivious of everything save my own personal satisfaction in the renewal of the comradeship between myself and Lucio.
except for; apart from
From this reading I put aside all troublesome and harassing thoughts, and became oblivious of everything save my own personal satisfaction in the renewal of the comradeship between myself and Lucio.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading His keen sense of sarcasm would over-rule his friendship, and he would retort upon me with the question--What business had I, being imperfect myself, to expect perfection in my wife?
SibylnounUS /ˈsɪbəl/
a woman who tells fortunes
From this reading We walked together, rode together, and passed most of our days in each other's company,--nevertheless though I gave my friend much of my closest confidence I never spoke to him of the moral obliquities and perversions I had discovered in Sibyl's character,--not out of any consideration for Sibyl, but simply because I knew by instinct what his reply would be.
Sibyl's
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From this reading We walked together, rode together, and passed most of our days in each other's company,--nevertheless though I gave my friend much of my closest confidence I never spoke to him of the moral obliquities and perversions I had discovered in Sibyl's character,--not out of any consideration for Sibyl, but simply because I knew by instinct what his reply would be.
and nothing more
From this reading We walked together, rode together, and passed most of our days in each other's company,--nevertheless though I gave my friend much of my closest confidence I never spoke to him of the moral obliquities and perversions I had discovered in Sibyl's character,--not out of any consideration for Sibyl, but simply because I knew by instinct what his reply would be.
unusual or striking
From this reading XXIX A tranquil time now ensued; a time which, though I knew it not, was just that singular pause so frequently observed in nature before a storm, and in human life before a crushing calamity.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading XXIX A tranquil time now ensued; a time which, though I knew it not, was just that singular pause so frequently observed in nature before a storm, and in human life before a crushing calamity.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading We walked together, rode together, and passed most of our days in each other's company,--nevertheless though I gave my friend much of my closest confidence I never spoke to him of the moral obliquities and perversions I had discovered in Sibyl's character,--not out of any consideration for Sibyl, but simply because I knew by instinct what his reply would be.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading XXIX A tranquil time now ensued; a time which, though I knew it not, was just that singular pause so frequently observed in nature before a storm, and in human life before a crushing calamity.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading He would have no sympathy with my feelings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading XXIX A tranquil time now ensued; a time which, though I knew it not, was just that singular pause so frequently observed in nature before a storm, and in human life before a crushing calamity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I put aside all troublesome and harassing thoughts, and became oblivious of everything save my own personal satisfaction in the renewal of the comradeship between myself and Lucio.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading XXIX A tranquil time now ensued; a time which, though I knew it not, was just that singular pause so frequently observed in nature before a storm, and in human life before a crushing calamity.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I put aside all troublesome and harassing thoughts, and became oblivious of everything save my own personal satisfaction in the renewal of the comradeship between myself and Lucio.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading XXIX A tranquil time now ensued; a time which, though I knew it not, was just that singular pause so frequently observed in nature before a storm, and in human life before a crushing calamity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We walked together, rode together, and passed most of our days in each other's company,--nevertheless though I gave my friend much of my closest confidence I never spoke to him of the moral obliquities and perversions I had discovered in Sibyl's character,--not out of any consideration for Sibyl, but simply because I knew by instinct what his reply would be.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading We walked together, rode together, and passed most of our days in each other's company,--nevertheless though I gave my friend much of my closest confidence I never spoke to him of the moral obliquities and perversions I had discovered in Sibyl's character,--not out of any consideration for Sibyl, but simply because I knew by instinct what his reply would be.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading XXIX A tranquil time now ensued; a time which, though I knew it not, was just that singular pause so frequently observed in nature before a storm, and in human life before a crushing calamity.
troublesomeadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/
causing difficulty or annoyance
From this reading I put aside all troublesome and harassing thoughts, and became oblivious of everything save my own personal satisfaction in the renewal of the comradeship between myself and Lucio.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His keen sense of sarcasm would over-rule his friendship, and he would retort upon me with the question--What business had I, being imperfect myself, to expect perfection in my wife?
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading We walked together, rode together, and passed most of our days in each other's company,--nevertheless though I gave my friend much of my closest confidence I never spoke to him of the moral obliquities and perversions I had discovered in Sibyl's character,--not out of any consideration for Sibyl, but simply because I knew by instinct what his reply would be.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading XXIX A tranquil time now ensued; a time which, though I knew it not, was just that singular pause so frequently observed in nature before a storm, and in human life before a crushing calamity.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We walked together, rode together, and passed most of our days in each other's company,--nevertheless though I gave my friend much of my closest confidence I never spoke to him of the moral obliquities and perversions I had discovered in Sibyl's character,--not out of any consideration for Sibyl, but simply because I knew by instinct what his reply would be.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading We walked together, rode together, and passed most of our days in each other's company,--nevertheless though I gave my friend much of my closest confidence I never spoke to him of the moral obliquities and perversions I had discovered in Sibyl's character,--not out of any consideration for Sibyl, but simply because I knew by instinct what his reply would be.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading XXIX A tranquil time now ensued; a time which, though I knew it not, was just that singular pause so frequently observed in nature before a storm, and in human life before a crushing calamity.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading His keen sense of sarcasm would over-rule his friendship, and he would retort upon me with the question--What business had I, being imperfect myself, to expect perfection in my wife?
in the company of; together with
From this reading He would have no sympathy with my feelings.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading We walked together, rode together, and passed most of our days in each other's company,--nevertheless though I gave my friend much of my closest confidence I never spoke to him of the moral obliquities and perversions I had discovered in Sibyl's character,--not out of any consideration for Sibyl, but simply because I knew by instinct what his reply would be.
XXIXnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-eight and one
From this reading XXIX A tranquil time now ensued; a time which, though I knew it not, was just that singular pause so frequently observed in nature before a storm, and in human life before a crushing calamity.
