Chapter I

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

From this reading "I say, you know, Kate--you _did_ stay!" had been Merton Densher's punctual remark on their adventure after they had, as it were, got out of it; an observation which she not less promptly, on her side, let him see that she forgave in him only because he was a man.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But the amount of light men _did_ need!--Kate could have been eloquent at this moment about that.

the state of being absent

From this reading What, however, on his seeing more, struck him as most distinct in her was her sense that, reunited after his absence and having been now half the morning together, it behooved them to face without delay the question of handling their immediate future.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading The fact of the adventure was flagrant between them; they had looked at each other, on gaining the street, as people look who have just rounded together a dangerous corner, and there was therefore already enough unanimity sketched out to have lighted, for her companion, anything equivocal in her action.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading "I say, you know, Kate--you _did_ stay!" had been Merton Densher's punctual remark on their adventure after they had, as it were, got out of it; an observation which she not less promptly, on her side, let him see that she forgave in him only because he was a man.

later than; following

From this reading "I say, you know, Kate--you _did_ stay!" had been Merton Densher's punctual remark on their adventure after they had, as it were, got out of it; an observation which she not less promptly, on her side, let him see that she forgave in him only because he was a man.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The fact of the adventure was flagrant between them; they had looked at each other, on gaining the street, as people look who have just rounded together a dangerous corner, and there was therefore already enough unanimity sketched out to have lighted, for her companion, anything equivocal in her action.

a quantity of money

From this reading But the amount of light men _did_ need!--Kate could have been eloquent at this moment about that.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "I say, you know, Kate--you _did_ stay!" had been Merton Densher's punctual remark on their adventure after they had, as it were, got out of it; an observation which she not less promptly, on her side, let him see that she forgave in him only because he was a man.

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

From this reading The fact of the adventure was flagrant between them; they had looked at each other, on gaining the street, as people look who have just rounded together a dangerous corner, and there was therefore already enough unanimity sketched out to have lighted, for her companion, anything equivocal in her action.

any thing at all

From this reading The fact of the adventure was flagrant between them; they had looked at each other, on gaining the street, as people look who have just rounded together a dangerous corner, and there was therefore already enough unanimity sketched out to have lighted, for her companion, anything equivocal in her action.

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

From this reading "I say, you know, Kate--you _did_ stay!" had been Merton Densher's punctual remark on their adventure after they had, as it were, got out of it; an observation which she not less promptly, on her side, let him see that she forgave in him only because he was a man.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The fact of the adventure was flagrant between them; they had looked at each other, on gaining the street, as people look who have just rounded together a dangerous corner, and there was therefore already enough unanimity sketched out to have lighted, for her companion, anything equivocal in her action.

for the reason that

From this reading "I say, you know, Kate--you _did_ stay!" had been Merton Densher's punctual remark on their adventure after they had, as it were, got out of it; an observation which she not less promptly, on her side, let him see that she forgave in him only because he was a man.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "I say, you know, Kate--you _did_ stay!" had been Merton Densher's punctual remark on their adventure after they had, as it were, got out of it; an observation which she not less promptly, on her side, let him see that she forgave in him only because he was a man.

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From this reading What, however, on his seeing more, struck him as most distinct in her was her sense that, reunited after his absence and having been now half the morning together, it behooved them to face without delay the question of handling their immediate future.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The fact of the adventure was flagrant between them; they had looked at each other, on gaining the street, as people look who have just rounded together a dangerous corner, and there was therefore already enough unanimity sketched out to have lighted, for her companion, anything equivocal in her action.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the amount of light men _did_ need!--Kate could have been eloquent at this moment about that.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading She had to recognise, with whatever disappointment, that it was doubtless the most helpful he could make in this character.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading The fact of the adventure was flagrant between them; they had looked at each other, on gaining the street, as people look who have just rounded together a dangerous corner, and there was therefore already enough unanimity sketched out to have lighted, for her companion, anything equivocal in her action.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading The fact of the adventure was flagrant between them; they had looked at each other, on gaining the street, as people look who have just rounded together a dangerous corner, and there was therefore already enough unanimity sketched out to have lighted, for her companion, anything equivocal in her action.

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

From this reading She had to recognise, with whatever disappointment, that it was doubtless the most helpful he could make in this character.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading The fact of the adventure was flagrant between them; they had looked at each other, on gaining the street, as people look who have just rounded together a dangerous corner, and there was therefore already enough unanimity sketched out to have lighted, for her companion, anything equivocal in her action.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading What, however, on his seeing more, struck him as most distinct in her was her sense that, reunited after his absence and having been now half the morning together, it behooved them to face without delay the question of handling their immediate future.

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From this reading "I say, you know, Kate--you _did_ stay!" had been Merton Densher's punctual remark on their adventure after they had, as it were, got out of it; an observation which she not less promptly, on her side, let him see that she forgave in him only because he was a man.

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

From this reading "I say, you know, Kate--you _did_ stay!" had been Merton Densher's punctual remark on their adventure after they had, as it were, got out of it; an observation which she not less promptly, on her side, let him see that she forgave in him only because he was a man.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading She had to recognise, with whatever disappointment, that it was doubtless the most helpful he could make in this character.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading What, however, on his seeing more, struck him as most distinct in her was her sense that, reunited after his absence and having been now half the morning together, it behooved them to face without delay the question of handling their immediate future.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading She had to recognise, with whatever disappointment, that it was doubtless the most helpful he could make in this character.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The fact of the adventure was flagrant between them; they had looked at each other, on gaining the street, as people look who have just rounded together a dangerous corner, and there was therefore already enough unanimity sketched out to have lighted, for her companion, anything equivocal in her action.

expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively

From this reading But the amount of light men _did_ need!--Kate could have been eloquent at this moment about that.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The fact of the adventure was flagrant between them; they had looked at each other, on gaining the street, as people look who have just rounded together a dangerous corner, and there was therefore already enough unanimity sketched out to have lighted, for her companion, anything equivocal in her action.

open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead

From this reading The fact of the adventure was flagrant between them; they had looked at each other, on gaining the street, as people look who have just rounded together a dangerous corner, and there was therefore already enough unanimity sketched out to have lighted, for her companion, anything equivocal in her action.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading What, however, on his seeing more, struck him as most distinct in her was her sense that, reunited after his absence and having been now half the morning together, it behooved them to face without delay the question of handling their immediate future.

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

From this reading The fact of the adventure was flagrant between them; they had looked at each other, on gaining the street, as people look who have just rounded together a dangerous corner, and there was therefore already enough unanimity sketched out to have lighted, for her companion, anything equivocal in her action.

conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible

From this reading The fact of the adventure was flagrant between them; they had looked at each other, on gaining the street, as people look who have just rounded together a dangerous corner, and there was therefore already enough unanimity sketched out to have lighted, for her companion, anything equivocal in her action.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The fact of the adventure was flagrant between them; they had looked at each other, on gaining the street, as people look who have just rounded together a dangerous corner, and there was therefore already enough unanimity sketched out to have lighted, for her companion, anything equivocal in her action.

inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness

From this reading "I say, you know, Kate--you _did_ stay!" had been Merton Densher's punctual remark on their adventure after they had, as it were, got out of it; an observation which she not less promptly, on her side, let him see that she forgave in him only because he was a man.

yet to be or coming

From this reading What, however, on his seeing more, struck him as most distinct in her was her sense that, reunited after his absence and having been now half the morning together, it behooved them to face without delay the question of handling their immediate future.

-ing form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading The fact of the adventure was flagrant between them; they had looked at each other, on gaining the street, as people look who have just rounded together a dangerous corner, and there was therefore already enough unanimity sketched out to have lighted, for her companion, anything equivocal in her action.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "I say, you know, Kate--you _did_ stay!" had been Merton Densher's punctual remark on their adventure after they had, as it were, got out of it; an observation which she not less promptly, on her side, let him see that she forgave in him only because he was a man.

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

From this reading "I say, you know, Kate--you _did_ stay!" had been Merton Densher's punctual remark on their adventure after they had, as it were, got out of it; an observation which she not less promptly, on her side, let him see that she forgave in him only because he was a man.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading What, however, on his seeing more, struck him as most distinct in her was her sense that, reunited after his absence and having been now half the morning together, it behooved them to face without delay the question of handling their immediate future.

manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something

From this reading What, however, on his seeing more, struck him as most distinct in her was her sense that, reunited after his absence and having been now half the morning together, it behooved them to face without delay the question of handling their immediate future.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The fact of the adventure was flagrant between them; they had looked at each other, on gaining the street, as people look who have just rounded together a dangerous corner, and there was therefore already enough unanimity sketched out to have lighted, for her companion, anything equivocal in her action.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading What, however, on his seeing more, struck him as most distinct in her was her sense that, reunited after his absence and having been now half the morning together, it behooved them to face without delay the question of handling their immediate future.

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

From this reading "I say, you know, Kate--you _did_ stay!" had been Merton Densher's punctual remark on their adventure after they had, as it were, got out of it; an observation which she not less promptly, on her side, let him see that she forgave in him only because he was a man.

providing assistance or serving a useful function

From this reading She had to recognise, with whatever disappointment, that it was doubtless the most helpful he could make in this character.

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

From this reading "I say, you know, Kate--you _did_ stay!" had been Merton Densher's punctual remark on their adventure after they had, as it were, got out of it; an observation which she not less promptly, on her side, let him see that she forgave in him only because he was a man.

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

From this reading "I say, you know, Kate--you _did_ stay!" had been Merton Densher's punctual remark on their adventure after they had, as it were, got out of it; an observation which she not less promptly, on her side, let him see that she forgave in him only because he was a man.

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

From this reading What, however, on his seeing more, struck him as most distinct in her was her sense that, reunited after his absence and having been now half the morning together, it behooved them to face without delay the question of handling their immediate future.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading What, however, on his seeing more, struck him as most distinct in her was her sense that, reunited after his absence and having been now half the morning together, it behooved them to face without delay the question of handling their immediate future.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I say, you know, Kate--you _did_ stay!" had been Merton Densher's punctual remark on their adventure after they had, as it were, got out of it; an observation which she not less promptly, on her side, let him see that she forgave in him only because he was a man.

of the present time and place

From this reading What, however, on his seeing more, struck him as most distinct in her was her sense that, reunited after his absence and having been now half the morning together, it behooved them to face without delay the question of handling their immediate future.

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

From this reading "I say, you know, Kate--you _did_ stay!" had been Merton Densher's punctual remark on their adventure after they had, as it were, got out of it; an observation which she not less promptly, on her side, let him see that she forgave in him only because he was a man.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I say, you know, Kate--you _did_ stay!" had been Merton Densher's punctual remark on their adventure after they had, as it were, got out of it; an observation which she not less promptly, on her side, let him see that she forgave in him only because he was a man.

and nothing more

From this reading The fact of the adventure was flagrant between them; they had looked at each other, on gaining the street, as people look who have just rounded together a dangerous corner, and there was therefore already enough unanimity sketched out to have lighted, for her companion, anything equivocal in her action.

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From this reading "I say, you know, Kate--you _did_ stay!" had been Merton Densher's punctual remark on their adventure after they had, as it were, got out of it; an observation which she not less promptly, on her side, let him see that she forgave in him only because he was a man.

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

From this reading "I say, you know, Kate--you _did_ stay!" had been Merton Densher's punctual remark on their adventure after they had, as it were, got out of it; an observation which she not less promptly, on her side, let him see that she forgave in him only because he was a man.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading "I say, you know, Kate--you _did_ stay!" had been Merton Densher's punctual remark on their adventure after they had, as it were, got out of it; an observation which she not less promptly, on her side, let him see that she forgave in him only because he was a man.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "I say, you know, Kate--you _did_ stay!" had been Merton Densher's punctual remark on their adventure after they had, as it were, got out of it; an observation which she not less promptly, on her side, let him see that she forgave in him only because he was a man.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading But the amount of light men _did_ need!--Kate could have been eloquent at this moment about that.

set afire or burning

From this reading The fact of the adventure was flagrant between them; they had looked at each other, on gaining the street, as people look who have just rounded together a dangerous corner, and there was therefore already enough unanimity sketched out to have lighted, for her companion, anything equivocal in her action.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The fact of the adventure was flagrant between them; they had looked at each other, on gaining the street, as people look who have just rounded together a dangerous corner, and there was therefore already enough unanimity sketched out to have lighted, for her companion, anything equivocal in her action.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The fact of the adventure was flagrant between them; they had looked at each other, on gaining the street, as people look who have just rounded together a dangerous corner, and there was therefore already enough unanimity sketched out to have lighted, for her companion, anything equivocal in her action.

engage in

From this reading She had to recognise, with whatever disappointment, that it was doubtless the most helpful he could make in this character.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "I say, you know, Kate--you _did_ stay!" had been Merton Densher's punctual remark on their adventure after they had, as it were, got out of it; an observation which she not less promptly, on her side, let him see that she forgave in him only because he was a man.

the force of workers available

From this reading But the amount of light men _did_ need!--Kate could have been eloquent at this moment about that.

United States religious and writer (1915-1968)

From this reading "I say, you know, Kate--you _did_ stay!" had been Merton Densher's punctual remark on their adventure after they had, as it were, got out of it; an observation which she not less promptly, on her side, let him see that she forgave in him only because he was a man.

a particular point in time

From this reading But the amount of light men _did_ need!--Kate could have been eloquent at this moment about that.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading What, however, on his seeing more, struck him as most distinct in her was her sense that, reunited after his absence and having been now half the morning together, it behooved them to face without delay the question of handling their immediate future.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading What, however, on his seeing more, struck him as most distinct in her was her sense that, reunited after his absence and having been now half the morning together, it behooved them to face without delay the question of handling their immediate future.

used to form the superlative

From this reading She had to recognise, with whatever disappointment, that it was doubtless the most helpful he could make in this character.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading But the amount of light men _did_ need!--Kate could have been eloquent at this moment about that.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "I say, you know, Kate--you _did_ stay!" had been Merton Densher's punctual remark on their adventure after they had, as it were, got out of it; an observation which she not less promptly, on her side, let him see that she forgave in him only because he was a man.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading What, however, on his seeing more, struck him as most distinct in her was her sense that, reunited after his absence and having been now half the morning together, it behooved them to face without delay the question of handling their immediate future.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading "I say, you know, Kate--you _did_ stay!" had been Merton Densher's punctual remark on their adventure after they had, as it were, got out of it; an observation which she not less promptly, on her side, let him see that she forgave in him only because he was a man.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I say, you know, Kate--you _did_ stay!" had been Merton Densher's punctual remark on their adventure after they had, as it were, got out of it; an observation which she not less promptly, on her side, let him see that she forgave in him only because he was a man.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "I say, you know, Kate--you _did_ stay!" had been Merton Densher's punctual remark on their adventure after they had, as it were, got out of it; an observation which she not less promptly, on her side, let him see that she forgave in him only because he was a man.

and nothing more

From this reading "I say, you know, Kate--you _did_ stay!" had been Merton Densher's punctual remark on their adventure after they had, as it were, got out of it; an observation which she not less promptly, on her side, let him see that she forgave in him only because he was a man.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The fact of the adventure was flagrant between them; they had looked at each other, on gaining the street, as people look who have just rounded together a dangerous corner, and there was therefore already enough unanimity sketched out to have lighted, for her companion, anything equivocal in her action.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "I say, you know, Kate--you _did_ stay!" had been Merton Densher's punctual remark on their adventure after they had, as it were, got out of it; an observation which she not less promptly, on her side, let him see that she forgave in him only because he was a man.

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

From this reading The fact of the adventure was flagrant between them; they had looked at each other, on gaining the street, as people look who have just rounded together a dangerous corner, and there was therefore already enough unanimity sketched out to have lighted, for her companion, anything equivocal in her action.

with little or no delay

From this reading "I say, you know, Kate--you _did_ stay!" had been Merton Densher's punctual remark on their adventure after they had, as it were, got out of it; an observation which she not less promptly, on her side, let him see that she forgave in him only because he was a man.

acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed

From this reading "I say, you know, Kate--you _did_ stay!" had been Merton Densher's punctual remark on their adventure after they had, as it were, got out of it; an observation which she not less promptly, on her side, let him see that she forgave in him only because he was a man.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading What, however, on his seeing more, struck him as most distinct in her was her sense that, reunited after his absence and having been now half the morning together, it behooved them to face without delay the question of handling their immediate future.

show approval or appreciation of

From this reading She had to recognise, with whatever disappointment, that it was doubtless the most helpful he could make in this character.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading "I say, you know, Kate--you _did_ stay!" had been Merton Densher's punctual remark on their adventure after they had, as it were, got out of it; an observation which she not less promptly, on her side, let him see that she forgave in him only because he was a man.

past form of “reunite” — have a reunion; unite again

From this reading What, however, on his seeing more, struck him as most distinct in her was her sense that, reunited after his absence and having been now half the morning together, it behooved them to face without delay the question of handling their immediate future.

curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged

From this reading The fact of the adventure was flagrant between them; they had looked at each other, on gaining the street, as people look who have just rounded together a dangerous corner, and there was therefore already enough unanimity sketched out to have lighted, for her companion, anything equivocal in her action.

express in words

From this reading "I say, you know, Kate--you _did_ stay!" had been Merton Densher's punctual remark on their adventure after they had, as it were, got out of it; an observation which she not less promptly, on her side, let him see that she forgave in him only because he was a man.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "I say, you know, Kate--you _did_ stay!" had been Merton Densher's punctual remark on their adventure after they had, as it were, got out of it; an observation which she not less promptly, on her side, let him see that she forgave in him only because he was a man.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading What, however, on his seeing more, struck him as most distinct in her was her sense that, reunited after his absence and having been now half the morning together, it behooved them to face without delay the question of handling their immediate future.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading What, however, on his seeing more, struck him as most distinct in her was her sense that, reunited after his absence and having been now half the morning together, it behooved them to face without delay the question of handling their immediate future.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "I say, you know, Kate--you _did_ stay!" had been Merton Densher's punctual remark on their adventure after they had, as it were, got out of it; an observation which she not less promptly, on her side, let him see that she forgave in him only because he was a man.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading "I say, you know, Kate--you _did_ stay!" had been Merton Densher's punctual remark on their adventure after they had, as it were, got out of it; an observation which she not less promptly, on her side, let him see that she forgave in him only because he was a man.

past form of “sketch” — make a sketch of

From this reading The fact of the adventure was flagrant between them; they had looked at each other, on gaining the street, as people look who have just rounded together a dangerous corner, and there was therefore already enough unanimity sketched out to have lighted, for her companion, anything equivocal in her action.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading "I say, you know, Kate--you _did_ stay!" had been Merton Densher's punctual remark on their adventure after they had, as it were, got out of it; an observation which she not less promptly, on her side, let him see that she forgave in him only because he was a man.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The fact of the adventure was flagrant between them; they had looked at each other, on gaining the street, as people look who have just rounded together a dangerous corner, and there was therefore already enough unanimity sketched out to have lighted, for her companion, anything equivocal in her action.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading What, however, on his seeing more, struck him as most distinct in her was her sense that, reunited after his absence and having been now half the morning together, it behooved them to face without delay the question of handling their immediate future.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I say, you know, Kate--you _did_ stay!" had been Merton Densher's punctual remark on their adventure after they had, as it were, got out of it; an observation which she not less promptly, on her side, let him see that she forgave in him only because he was a man.

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

From this reading She had to recognise, with whatever disappointment, that it was doubtless the most helpful he could make in this character.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "I say, you know, Kate--you _did_ stay!" had been Merton Densher's punctual remark on their adventure after they had, as it were, got out of it; an observation which she not less promptly, on her side, let him see that she forgave in him only because he was a man.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The fact of the adventure was flagrant between them; they had looked at each other, on gaining the street, as people look who have just rounded together a dangerous corner, and there was therefore already enough unanimity sketched out to have lighted, for her companion, anything equivocal in her action.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The fact of the adventure was flagrant between them; they had looked at each other, on gaining the street, as people look who have just rounded together a dangerous corner, and there was therefore already enough unanimity sketched out to have lighted, for her companion, anything equivocal in her action.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading The fact of the adventure was flagrant between them; they had looked at each other, on gaining the street, as people look who have just rounded together a dangerous corner, and there was therefore already enough unanimity sketched out to have lighted, for her companion, anything equivocal in her action.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "I say, you know, Kate--you _did_ stay!" had been Merton Densher's punctual remark on their adventure after they had, as it were, got out of it; an observation which she not less promptly, on her side, let him see that she forgave in him only because he was a man.

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

From this reading She had to recognise, with whatever disappointment, that it was doubtless the most helpful he could make in this character.

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

From this reading She had to recognise, with whatever disappointment, that it was doubtless the most helpful he could make in this character.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The fact of the adventure was flagrant between them; they had looked at each other, on gaining the street, as people look who have just rounded together a dangerous corner, and there was therefore already enough unanimity sketched out to have lighted, for her companion, anything equivocal in her action.

everyone being of one mind

From this reading The fact of the adventure was flagrant between them; they had looked at each other, on gaining the street, as people look who have just rounded together a dangerous corner, and there was therefore already enough unanimity sketched out to have lighted, for her companion, anything equivocal in her action.

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

From this reading "I say, you know, Kate--you _did_ stay!" had been Merton Densher's punctual remark on their adventure after they had, as it were, got out of it; an observation which she not less promptly, on her side, let him see that she forgave in him only because he was a man.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "I say, you know, Kate--you _did_ stay!" had been Merton Densher's punctual remark on their adventure after they had, as it were, got out of it; an observation which she not less promptly, on her side, let him see that she forgave in him only because he was a man.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What, however, on his seeing more, struck him as most distinct in her was her sense that, reunited after his absence and having been now half the morning together, it behooved them to face without delay the question of handling their immediate future.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading She had to recognise, with whatever disappointment, that it was doubtless the most helpful he could make in this character.

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

From this reading "I say, you know, Kate--you _did_ stay!" had been Merton Densher's punctual remark on their adventure after they had, as it were, got out of it; an observation which she not less promptly, on her side, let him see that she forgave in him only because he was a man.

which person or people

From this reading The fact of the adventure was flagrant between them; they had looked at each other, on gaining the street, as people look who have just rounded together a dangerous corner, and there was therefore already enough unanimity sketched out to have lighted, for her companion, anything equivocal in her action.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She had to recognise, with whatever disappointment, that it was doubtless the most helpful he could make in this character.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading What, however, on his seeing more, struck him as most distinct in her was her sense that, reunited after his absence and having been now half the morning together, it behooved them to face without delay the question of handling their immediate future.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I say, you know, Kate--you _did_ stay!" had been Merton Densher's punctual remark on their adventure after they had, as it were, got out of it; an observation which she not less promptly, on her side, let him see that she forgave in him only because he was a man.