All 4 Uses of
appreciate
in
And Then There Were None
- He remembered exactly how he had felt sitting there-listening, making notes, appreciating everything, tabulating every scrap of evidence that told against the prisoner.
p. 73..6 (definition 1)appreciating = recognizing the importance of
- But I quite appreciate the fact that we are all strangers to one another and that in those circumstances, nobody can be exonerated without the fullest proof.
p. 139..5 (definition 2)appreciate = understand (a situation)
- On Blore's side, assisting him to the best of our ability, will be myself, Dr. Armstrong and Miss Claythorne. You will appreciate, therefore, that the odds against you if you choose to resist will be somewhat heavy.
p. 186..7 (definition 2) *
- He said with appreciation: "Good for you, Vera! You've got your wits about you-even if you have been scared half out of your life."
p. 199..3 (definition 1) *appreciation = recognition of the value of something
Definitions:
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(1) (appreciate as in: I appreciate your help.) to recognize the value or importance of
and/or:
to be grateful for
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(2) (appreciate as in: I appreciate the complexities) to understand a situation-often one with important complications