The Only Use
surmise
in
The Great Gatsby
(Edited)
- From the moment I telephoned news of the catastrophe to West Egg village, every surmise about him, and every practical question, was referred to me.
p. 164.4surmise = guess based on incomplete knowledge
Definitions:
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(1)
(surmise) to guess something is true or form an opinion based on incomplete evidence
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)