Chapter XV

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

From this reading The trout was delicious, the bird cooked to perfection; but the young man, seated in sight of the apparently vacant chair, where so lately his visitor had been seated, could scarcely swallow a morsel.

the state of being absent

From this reading There was a sickening sensation at Walter's heart as he asked himself these questions, and indeed, throughout this portion of his life, his experience was that the actual presence of this extraordinary person was very much less exciting and confusing than the effect produced during his apparent absence, when the idea that he might still be there unseen, or might appear at any moment, seemed to disturb the mental balance in a far more painful way.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading There was a sickening sensation at Walter's heart as he asked himself these questions, and indeed, throughout this portion of his life, his experience was that the actual presence of this extraordinary person was very much less exciting and confusing than the effect produced during his apparent absence, when the idea that he might still be there unseen, or might appear at any moment, seemed to disturb the mental balance in a far more painful way.

later than; following

From this reading It may be supposed that the dinner which was served to Lord Erradeen after this episode was done but little justice to.

anew

From this reading Was he there still, though no one could see him? or had he departed only to return again when Symington and the meal had been cleared away, and the evening was free?

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

From this reading Was he there still, though no one could see him? or had he departed only to return again when Symington and the meal had been cleared away, and the evening was free?

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading There was a sickening sensation at Walter's heart as he asked himself these questions, and indeed, throughout this portion of his life, his experience was that the actual presence of this extraordinary person was very much less exciting and confusing than the effect produced during his apparent absence, when the idea that he might still be there unseen, or might appear at any moment, seemed to disturb the mental balance in a far more painful way.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading There was a sickening sensation at Walter's heart as he asked himself these questions, and indeed, throughout this portion of his life, his experience was that the actual presence of this extraordinary person was very much less exciting and confusing than the effect produced during his apparent absence, when the idea that he might still be there unseen, or might appear at any moment, seemed to disturb the mental balance in a far more painful way.

from appearances alone

From this reading The trout was delicious, the bird cooked to perfection; but the young man, seated in sight of the apparently vacant chair, where so lately his visitor had been seated, could scarcely swallow a morsel.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading There was a sickening sensation at Walter's heart as he asked himself these questions, and indeed, throughout this portion of his life, his experience was that the actual presence of this extraordinary person was very much less exciting and confusing than the effect produced during his apparent absence, when the idea that he might still be there unseen, or might appear at any moment, seemed to disturb the mental balance in a far more painful way.

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

From this reading There was a sickening sensation at Walter's heart as he asked himself these questions, and indeed, throughout this portion of his life, his experience was that the actual presence of this extraordinary person was very much less exciting and confusing than the effect produced during his apparent absence, when the idea that he might still be there unseen, or might appear at any moment, seemed to disturb the mental balance in a far more painful way.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading There was a sickening sensation at Walter's heart as he asked himself these questions, and indeed, throughout this portion of his life, his experience was that the actual presence of this extraordinary person was very much less exciting and confusing than the effect produced during his apparent absence, when the idea that he might still be there unseen, or might appear at any moment, seemed to disturb the mental balance in a far more painful way.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There was a sickening sensation at Walter's heart as he asked himself these questions, and indeed, throughout this portion of his life, his experience was that the actual presence of this extraordinary person was very much less exciting and confusing than the effect produced during his apparent absence, when the idea that he might still be there unseen, or might appear at any moment, seemed to disturb the mental balance in a far more painful way.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Was he there still, though no one could see him? or had he departed only to return again when Symington and the meal had been cleared away, and the evening was free?

bring into balance or equilibrium

From this reading There was a sickening sensation at Walter's heart as he asked himself these questions, and indeed, throughout this portion of his life, his experience was that the actual presence of this extraordinary person was very much less exciting and confusing than the effect produced during his apparent absence, when the idea that he might still be there unseen, or might appear at any moment, seemed to disturb the mental balance in a far more painful way.

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

From this reading It may be supposed that the dinner which was served to Lord Erradeen after this episode was done but little justice to.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The trout was delicious, the bird cooked to perfection; but the young man, seated in sight of the apparently vacant chair, where so lately his visitor had been seated, could scarcely swallow a morsel.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading The trout was delicious, the bird cooked to perfection; but the young man, seated in sight of the apparently vacant chair, where so lately his visitor had been seated, could scarcely swallow a morsel.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It may be supposed that the dinner which was served to Lord Erradeen after this episode was done but little justice to.

an occurrence of something

From this reading In the present case the effect was overpowering.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading The trout was delicious, the bird cooked to perfection; but the young man, seated in sight of the apparently vacant chair, where so lately his visitor had been seated, could scarcely swallow a morsel.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading Was he there still, though no one could see him? or had he departed only to return again when Symington and the meal had been cleared away, and the evening was free?

causing confusion or disorientation

From this reading There was a sickening sensation at Walter's heart as he asked himself these questions, and indeed, throughout this portion of his life, his experience was that the actual presence of this extraordinary person was very much less exciting and confusing than the effect produced during his apparent absence, when the idea that he might still be there unseen, or might appear at any moment, seemed to disturb the mental balance in a far more painful way.

having been prepared for eating by the application of heat

From this reading The trout was delicious, the bird cooked to perfection; but the young man, seated in sight of the apparently vacant chair, where so lately his visitor had been seated, could scarcely swallow a morsel.

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

From this reading The trout was delicious, the bird cooked to perfection; but the young man, seated in sight of the apparently vacant chair, where so lately his visitor had been seated, could scarcely swallow a morsel.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading The trout was delicious, the bird cooked to perfection; but the young man, seated in sight of the apparently vacant chair, where so lately his visitor had been seated, could scarcely swallow a morsel.

well in the past; former

From this reading Was he there still, though no one could see him? or had he departed only to return again when Symington and the meal had been cleared away, and the evening was free?

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading It may be supposed that the dinner which was served to Lord Erradeen after this episode was done but little justice to.

move deeply

From this reading There was a sickening sensation at Walter's heart as he asked himself these questions, and indeed, throughout this portion of his life, his experience was that the actual presence of this extraordinary person was very much less exciting and confusing than the effect produced during his apparent absence, when the idea that he might still be there unseen, or might appear at any moment, seemed to disturb the mental balance in a far more painful way.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading It may be supposed that the dinner which was served to Lord Erradeen after this episode was done but little justice to.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading There was a sickening sensation at Walter's heart as he asked himself these questions, and indeed, throughout this portion of his life, his experience was that the actual presence of this extraordinary person was very much less exciting and confusing than the effect produced during his apparent absence, when the idea that he might still be there unseen, or might appear at any moment, seemed to disturb the mental balance in a far more painful way.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading There was a sickening sensation at Walter's heart as he asked himself these questions, and indeed, throughout this portion of his life, his experience was that the actual presence of this extraordinary person was very much less exciting and confusing than the effect produced during his apparent absence, when the idea that he might still be there unseen, or might appear at any moment, seemed to disturb the mental balance in a far more painful way.

a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events

From this reading It may be supposed that the dinner which was served to Lord Erradeen after this episode was done but little justice to.

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From this reading It may be supposed that the dinner which was served to Lord Erradeen after this episode was done but little justice to.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Was he there still, though no one could see him? or had he departed only to return again when Symington and the meal had been cleared away, and the evening was free?

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading There was a sickening sensation at Walter's heart as he asked himself these questions, and indeed, throughout this portion of his life, his experience was that the actual presence of this extraordinary person was very much less exciting and confusing than the effect produced during his apparent absence, when the idea that he might still be there unseen, or might appear at any moment, seemed to disturb the mental balance in a far more painful way.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading There was a sickening sensation at Walter's heart as he asked himself these questions, and indeed, throughout this portion of his life, his experience was that the actual presence of this extraordinary person was very much less exciting and confusing than the effect produced during his apparent absence, when the idea that he might still be there unseen, or might appear at any moment, seemed to disturb the mental balance in a far more painful way.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading There was a sickening sensation at Walter's heart as he asked himself these questions, and indeed, throughout this portion of his life, his experience was that the actual presence of this extraordinary person was very much less exciting and confusing than the effect produced during his apparent absence, when the idea that he might still be there unseen, or might appear at any moment, seemed to disturb the mental balance in a far more painful way.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading There was a sickening sensation at Walter's heart as he asked himself these questions, and indeed, throughout this portion of his life, his experience was that the actual presence of this extraordinary person was very much less exciting and confusing than the effect produced during his apparent absence, when the idea that he might still be there unseen, or might appear at any moment, seemed to disturb the mental balance in a far more painful way.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Was he there still, though no one could see him? or had he departed only to return again when Symington and the meal had been cleared away, and the evening was free?

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

From this reading The trout was delicious, the bird cooked to perfection; but the young man, seated in sight of the apparently vacant chair, where so lately his visitor had been seated, could scarcely swallow a morsel.

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

From this reading Was he there still, though no one could see him? or had he departed only to return again when Symington and the meal had been cleared away, and the evening was free?

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading There was a sickening sensation at Walter's heart as he asked himself these questions, and indeed, throughout this portion of his life, his experience was that the actual presence of this extraordinary person was very much less exciting and confusing than the effect produced during his apparent absence, when the idea that he might still be there unseen, or might appear at any moment, seemed to disturb the mental balance in a far more painful way.

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

From this reading Was he there still, though no one could see him? or had he departed only to return again when Symington and the meal had been cleared away, and the evening was free?

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading There was a sickening sensation at Walter's heart as he asked himself these questions, and indeed, throughout this portion of his life, his experience was that the actual presence of this extraordinary person was very much less exciting and confusing than the effect produced during his apparent absence, when the idea that he might still be there unseen, or might appear at any moment, seemed to disturb the mental balance in a far more painful way.

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

From this reading The trout was delicious, the bird cooked to perfection; but the young man, seated in sight of the apparently vacant chair, where so lately his visitor had been seated, could scarcely swallow a morsel.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading There was a sickening sensation at Walter's heart as he asked himself these questions, and indeed, throughout this portion of his life, his experience was that the actual presence of this extraordinary person was very much less exciting and confusing than the effect produced during his apparent absence, when the idea that he might still be there unseen, or might appear at any moment, seemed to disturb the mental balance in a far more painful way.

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

From this reading The trout was delicious, the bird cooked to perfection; but the young man, seated in sight of the apparently vacant chair, where so lately his visitor had been seated, could scarcely swallow a morsel.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading There was a sickening sensation at Walter's heart as he asked himself these questions, and indeed, throughout this portion of his life, his experience was that the actual presence of this extraordinary person was very much less exciting and confusing than the effect produced during his apparent absence, when the idea that he might still be there unseen, or might appear at any moment, seemed to disturb the mental balance in a far more painful way.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It may be supposed that the dinner which was served to Lord Erradeen after this episode was done but little justice to.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading It may be supposed that the dinner which was served to Lord Erradeen after this episode was done but little justice to.

in the recent past

From this reading The trout was delicious, the bird cooked to perfection; but the young man, seated in sight of the apparently vacant chair, where so lately his visitor had been seated, could scarcely swallow a morsel.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading There was a sickening sensation at Walter's heart as he asked himself these questions, and indeed, throughout this portion of his life, his experience was that the actual presence of this extraordinary person was very much less exciting and confusing than the effect produced during his apparent absence, when the idea that he might still be there unseen, or might appear at any moment, seemed to disturb the mental balance in a far more painful way.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading There was a sickening sensation at Walter's heart as he asked himself these questions, and indeed, throughout this portion of his life, his experience was that the actual presence of this extraordinary person was very much less exciting and confusing than the effect produced during his apparent absence, when the idea that he might still be there unseen, or might appear at any moment, seemed to disturb the mental balance in a far more painful way.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It may be supposed that the dinner which was served to Lord Erradeen after this episode was done but little justice to.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading It may be supposed that the dinner which was served to Lord Erradeen after this episode was done but little justice to.

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

From this reading The trout was delicious, the bird cooked to perfection; but the young man, seated in sight of the apparently vacant chair, where so lately his visitor had been seated, could scarcely swallow a morsel.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It may be supposed that the dinner which was served to Lord Erradeen after this episode was done but little justice to.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Was he there still, though no one could see him? or had he departed only to return again when Symington and the meal had been cleared away, and the evening was free?

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading There was a sickening sensation at Walter's heart as he asked himself these questions, and indeed, throughout this portion of his life, his experience was that the actual presence of this extraordinary person was very much less exciting and confusing than the effect produced during his apparent absence, when the idea that he might still be there unseen, or might appear at any moment, seemed to disturb the mental balance in a far more painful way.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading There was a sickening sensation at Walter's heart as he asked himself these questions, and indeed, throughout this portion of his life, his experience was that the actual presence of this extraordinary person was very much less exciting and confusing than the effect produced during his apparent absence, when the idea that he might still be there unseen, or might appear at any moment, seemed to disturb the mental balance in a far more painful way.

a particular point in time

From this reading There was a sickening sensation at Walter's heart as he asked himself these questions, and indeed, throughout this portion of his life, his experience was that the actual presence of this extraordinary person was very much less exciting and confusing than the effect produced during his apparent absence, when the idea that he might still be there unseen, or might appear at any moment, seemed to disturb the mental balance in a far more painful way.

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

From this reading There was a sickening sensation at Walter's heart as he asked himself these questions, and indeed, throughout this portion of his life, his experience was that the actual presence of this extraordinary person was very much less exciting and confusing than the effect produced during his apparent absence, when the idea that he might still be there unseen, or might appear at any moment, seemed to disturb the mental balance in a far more painful way.

a small quantity of anything

From this reading The trout was delicious, the bird cooked to perfection; but the young man, seated in sight of the apparently vacant chair, where so lately his visitor had been seated, could scarcely swallow a morsel.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading There was a sickening sensation at Walter's heart as he asked himself these questions, and indeed, throughout this portion of his life, his experience was that the actual presence of this extraordinary person was very much less exciting and confusing than the effect produced during his apparent absence, when the idea that he might still be there unseen, or might appear at any moment, seemed to disturb the mental balance in a far more painful way.

not any; not one

From this reading Was he there still, though no one could see him? or had he departed only to return again when Symington and the meal had been cleared away, and the evening was free?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The trout was delicious, the bird cooked to perfection; but the young man, seated in sight of the apparently vacant chair, where so lately his visitor had been seated, could scarcely swallow a morsel.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Was he there still, though no one could see him? or had he departed only to return again when Symington and the meal had been cleared away, and the evening was free?

and nothing more

From this reading Was he there still, though no one could see him? or had he departed only to return again when Symington and the meal had been cleared away, and the evening was free?

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Was he there still, though no one could see him? or had he departed only to return again when Symington and the meal had been cleared away, and the evening was free?

so strong as to be irresistible

From this reading In the present case the effect was overpowering.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading There was a sickening sensation at Walter's heart as he asked himself these questions, and indeed, throughout this portion of his life, his experience was that the actual presence of this extraordinary person was very much less exciting and confusing than the effect produced during his apparent absence, when the idea that he might still be there unseen, or might appear at any moment, seemed to disturb the mental balance in a far more painful way.

the state of being without a flaw or defect

From this reading The trout was delicious, the bird cooked to perfection; but the young man, seated in sight of the apparently vacant chair, where so lately his visitor had been seated, could scarcely swallow a morsel.

a human being

From this reading There was a sickening sensation at Walter's heart as he asked himself these questions, and indeed, throughout this portion of his life, his experience was that the actual presence of this extraordinary person was very much less exciting and confusing than the effect produced during his apparent absence, when the idea that he might still be there unseen, or might appear at any moment, seemed to disturb the mental balance in a far more painful way.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading There was a sickening sensation at Walter's heart as he asked himself these questions, and indeed, throughout this portion of his life, his experience was that the actual presence of this extraordinary person was very much less exciting and confusing than the effect produced during his apparent absence, when the idea that he might still be there unseen, or might appear at any moment, seemed to disturb the mental balance in a far more painful way.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading There was a sickening sensation at Walter's heart as he asked himself these questions, and indeed, throughout this portion of his life, his experience was that the actual presence of this extraordinary person was very much less exciting and confusing than the effect produced during his apparent absence, when the idea that he might still be there unseen, or might appear at any moment, seemed to disturb the mental balance in a far more painful way.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading In the present case the effect was overpowering.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading There was a sickening sensation at Walter's heart as he asked himself these questions, and indeed, throughout this portion of his life, his experience was that the actual presence of this extraordinary person was very much less exciting and confusing than the effect produced during his apparent absence, when the idea that he might still be there unseen, or might appear at any moment, seemed to disturb the mental balance in a far more painful way.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading There was a sickening sensation at Walter's heart as he asked himself these questions, and indeed, throughout this portion of his life, his experience was that the actual presence of this extraordinary person was very much less exciting and confusing than the effect produced during his apparent absence, when the idea that he might still be there unseen, or might appear at any moment, seemed to disturb the mental balance in a far more painful way.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Was he there still, though no one could see him? or had he departed only to return again when Symington and the meal had been cleared away, and the evening was free?

only a very short time before

From this reading The trout was delicious, the bird cooked to perfection; but the young man, seated in sight of the apparently vacant chair, where so lately his visitor had been seated, could scarcely swallow a morsel.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading The trout was delicious, the bird cooked to perfection; but the young man, seated in sight of the apparently vacant chair, where so lately his visitor had been seated, could scarcely swallow a morsel.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Was he there still, though no one could see him? or had he departed only to return again when Symington and the meal had been cleared away, and the evening was free?

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading There was a sickening sensation at Walter's heart as he asked himself these questions, and indeed, throughout this portion of his life, his experience was that the actual presence of this extraordinary person was very much less exciting and confusing than the effect produced during his apparent absence, when the idea that he might still be there unseen, or might appear at any moment, seemed to disturb the mental balance in a far more painful way.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading There was a sickening sensation at Walter's heart as he asked himself these questions, and indeed, throughout this portion of his life, his experience was that the actual presence of this extraordinary person was very much less exciting and confusing than the effect produced during his apparent absence, when the idea that he might still be there unseen, or might appear at any moment, seemed to disturb the mental balance in a far more painful way.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading It may be supposed that the dinner which was served to Lord Erradeen after this episode was done but little justice to.

causing or able to cause nausea

From this reading There was a sickening sensation at Walter's heart as he asked himself these questions, and indeed, throughout this portion of his life, his experience was that the actual presence of this extraordinary person was very much less exciting and confusing than the effect produced during his apparent absence, when the idea that he might still be there unseen, or might appear at any moment, seemed to disturb the mental balance in a far more painful way.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading The trout was delicious, the bird cooked to perfection; but the young man, seated in sight of the apparently vacant chair, where so lately his visitor had been seated, could scarcely swallow a morsel.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The trout was delicious, the bird cooked to perfection; but the young man, seated in sight of the apparently vacant chair, where so lately his visitor had been seated, could scarcely swallow a morsel.

not in physical motion

From this reading Was he there still, though no one could see him? or had he departed only to return again when Symington and the meal had been cleared away, and the evening was free?

required or under orders

From this reading It may be supposed that the dinner which was served to Lord Erradeen after this episode was done but little justice to.

pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

From this reading The trout was delicious, the bird cooked to perfection; but the young man, seated in sight of the apparently vacant chair, where so lately his visitor had been seated, could scarcely swallow a morsel.

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

From this reading Was he there still, though no one could see him? or had he departed only to return again when Symington and the meal had been cleared away, and the evening was free?

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There was a sickening sensation at Walter's heart as he asked himself these questions, and indeed, throughout this portion of his life, his experience was that the actual presence of this extraordinary person was very much less exciting and confusing than the effect produced during his apparent absence, when the idea that he might still be there unseen, or might appear at any moment, seemed to disturb the mental balance in a far more painful way.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It may be supposed that the dinner which was served to Lord Erradeen after this episode was done but little justice to.

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

From this reading It may be supposed that the dinner which was served to Lord Erradeen after this episode was done but little justice to.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Was he there still, though no one could see him? or had he departed only to return again when Symington and the meal had been cleared away, and the evening was free?

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading There was a sickening sensation at Walter's heart as he asked himself these questions, and indeed, throughout this portion of his life, his experience was that the actual presence of this extraordinary person was very much less exciting and confusing than the effect produced during his apparent absence, when the idea that he might still be there unseen, or might appear at any moment, seemed to disturb the mental balance in a far more painful way.

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

From this reading It may be supposed that the dinner which was served to Lord Erradeen after this episode was done but little justice to.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Was he there still, though no one could see him? or had he departed only to return again when Symington and the meal had been cleared away, and the evening was free?

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading There was a sickening sensation at Walter's heart as he asked himself these questions, and indeed, throughout this portion of his life, his experience was that the actual presence of this extraordinary person was very much less exciting and confusing than the effect produced during his apparent absence, when the idea that he might still be there unseen, or might appear at any moment, seemed to disturb the mental balance in a far more painful way.

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

From this reading It may be supposed that the dinner which was served to Lord Erradeen after this episode was done but little justice to.

flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes

From this reading The trout was delicious, the bird cooked to perfection; but the young man, seated in sight of the apparently vacant chair, where so lately his visitor had been seated, could scarcely swallow a morsel.

not seen or perceived

From this reading There was a sickening sensation at Walter's heart as he asked himself these questions, and indeed, throughout this portion of his life, his experience was that the actual presence of this extraordinary person was very much less exciting and confusing than the effect produced during his apparent absence, when the idea that he might still be there unseen, or might appear at any moment, seemed to disturb the mental balance in a far more painful way.

void of intelligence or thought

From this reading The trout was delicious, the bird cooked to perfection; but the young man, seated in sight of the apparently vacant chair, where so lately his visitor had been seated, could scarcely swallow a morsel.

precisely as stated

From this reading There was a sickening sensation at Walter's heart as he asked himself these questions, and indeed, throughout this portion of his life, his experience was that the actual presence of this extraordinary person was very much less exciting and confusing than the effect produced during his apparent absence, when the idea that he might still be there unseen, or might appear at any moment, seemed to disturb the mental balance in a far more painful way.

someone who visits

From this reading The trout was delicious, the bird cooked to perfection; but the young man, seated in sight of the apparently vacant chair, where so lately his visitor had been seated, could scarcely swallow a morsel.

possessive form of “walter” — German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading There was a sickening sensation at Walter's heart as he asked himself these questions, and indeed, throughout this portion of his life, his experience was that the actual presence of this extraordinary person was very much less exciting and confusing than the effect produced during his apparent absence, when the idea that he might still be there unseen, or might appear at any moment, seemed to disturb the mental balance in a far more painful way.

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

From this reading It may be supposed that the dinner which was served to Lord Erradeen after this episode was done but little justice to.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading There was a sickening sensation at Walter's heart as he asked himself these questions, and indeed, throughout this portion of his life, his experience was that the actual presence of this extraordinary person was very much less exciting and confusing than the effect produced during his apparent absence, when the idea that he might still be there unseen, or might appear at any moment, seemed to disturb the mental balance in a far more painful way.

at the time that

From this reading Was he there still, though no one could see him? or had he departed only to return again when Symington and the meal had been cleared away, and the evening was free?

in or at the place that

From this reading The trout was delicious, the bird cooked to perfection; but the young man, seated in sight of the apparently vacant chair, where so lately his visitor had been seated, could scarcely swallow a morsel.

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

From this reading It may be supposed that the dinner which was served to Lord Erradeen after this episode was done but little justice to.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The trout was delicious, the bird cooked to perfection; but the young man, seated in sight of the apparently vacant chair, where so lately his visitor had been seated, could scarcely swallow a morsel.