The Only Use of "intimation" in "The Great Gatsby"

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The Only Use

intimation
in
The Great Gatsby
(Edited)

But I didn't call to him, for he gave a sudden intimation that he was content to be alone — he stretched out his arms toward the dark water in a curious way, and, far as I was from him, I could have sworn he was trembling.
p. 20.9

intimation = indication without saying so directly

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(1) (intimation)
a subtle hint or something indicated indirectly
(2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)