used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was not long before he decided that the episode in the cab was almost a normal episode.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He remembered strange things that he had read about love in books, things which had previously struck him as being absurd, but which now became explanatory commentaries on the puzzling text of the episode in the cab.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading He remembered strange things that he had read about love in books, things which had previously struck him as being absurd, but which now became explanatory commentaries on the puzzling text of the episode in the cab.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He was very proud and happy, and full of sad superior pity for all young men who, through incorrect views concerning women, had neglected to plight themselves.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was not long before he decided that the episode in the cab was almost a normal episode.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SEPARATION Henry's astonishment at finding himself so suddenly betrothed to the finest woman in the world began to fade and perish in three days or so.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he looked into the past with that searching eye of his, he thought he could see that his relations with Geraldine had never ceased to develop since their commencement, even when they had not been precisely cordial and sincere.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading SEPARATION Henry's astonishment at finding himself so suddenly betrothed to the finest woman in the world began to fade and perish in three days or so.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SEPARATION Henry's astonishment at finding himself so suddenly betrothed to the finest woman in the world began to fade and perish in three days or so.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He remembered strange things that he had read about love in books, things which had previously struck him as being absurd, but which now became explanatory commentaries on the puzzling text of the episode in the cab.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As he looked into the past with that searching eye of his, he thought he could see that his relations with Geraldine had never ceased to develop since their commencement, even when they had not been precisely cordial and sincere.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was not long before he decided that the episode in the cab was almost a normal episode.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading SEPARATION Henry's astonishment at finding himself so suddenly betrothed to the finest woman in the world began to fade and perish in three days or so.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He remembered strange things that he had read about love in books, things which had previously struck him as being absurd, but which now became explanatory commentaries on the puzzling text of the episode in the cab.
betrothedadjective
pledged to be married
From this reading SEPARATION Henry's astonishment at finding himself so suddenly betrothed to the finest woman in the world began to fade and perish in three days or so.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading He remembered strange things that he had read about love in books, things which had previously struck him as being absurd, but which now became explanatory commentaries on the puzzling text of the episode in the cab.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He remembered strange things that he had read about love in books, things which had previously struck him as being absurd, but which now became explanatory commentaries on the puzzling text of the episode in the cab.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading He remembered strange things that he had read about love in books, things which had previously struck him as being absurd, but which now became explanatory commentaries on the puzzling text of the episode in the cab.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading As he looked into the past with that searching eye of his, he thought he could see that his relations with Geraldine had never ceased to develop since their commencement, even when they had not been precisely cordial and sincere.
commencementnounUS /kəˈmensmənt/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading As he looked into the past with that searching eye of his, he thought he could see that his relations with Geraldine had never ceased to develop since their commencement, even when they had not been precisely cordial and sincere.
commentariesnounUS /ˈkɑːmənteriz/
plural of “commentary” — a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material
From this reading He remembered strange things that he had read about love in books, things which had previously struck him as being absurd, but which now became explanatory commentaries on the puzzling text of the episode in the cab.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading He was very proud and happy, and full of sad superior pity for all young men who, through incorrect views concerning women, had neglected to plight themselves.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading As he looked into the past with that searching eye of his, he thought he could see that his relations with Geraldine had never ceased to develop since their commencement, even when they had not been precisely cordial and sincere.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As he looked into the past with that searching eye of his, he thought he could see that his relations with Geraldine had never ceased to develop since their commencement, even when they had not been precisely cordial and sincere.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading SEPARATION Henry's astonishment at finding himself so suddenly betrothed to the finest woman in the world began to fade and perish in three days or so.
recognizable; marked
From this reading It was not long before he decided that the episode in the cab was almost a normal episode.
developverbUS /dɪˈveləp/
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading As he looked into the past with that searching eye of his, he thought he could see that his relations with Geraldine had never ceased to develop since their commencement, even when they had not been precisely cordial and sincere.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading He remembered strange things that he had read about love in books, things which had previously struck him as being absurd, but which now became explanatory commentaries on the puzzling text of the episode in the cab.
divisible by two
From this reading As he looked into the past with that searching eye of his, he thought he could see that his relations with Geraldine had never ceased to develop since their commencement, even when they had not been precisely cordial and sincere.
explanatoryadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsplænətɔːri/
serving or intended to explain or make clear
From this reading He remembered strange things that he had read about love in books, things which had previously struck him as being absurd, but which now became explanatory commentaries on the puzzling text of the episode in the cab.
the organ of sight
From this reading As he looked into the past with that searching eye of his, he thought he could see that his relations with Geraldine had never ceased to develop since their commencement, even when they had not been precisely cordial and sincere.
fadeverbUS /feɪd/
become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly
From this reading SEPARATION Henry's astonishment at finding himself so suddenly betrothed to the finest woman in the world began to fade and perish in three days or so.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading SEPARATION Henry's astonishment at finding himself so suddenly betrothed to the finest woman in the world began to fade and perish in three days or so.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading SEPARATION Henry's astonishment at finding himself so suddenly betrothed to the finest woman in the world began to fade and perish in three days or so.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was very proud and happy, and full of sad superior pity for all young men who, through incorrect views concerning women, had neglected to plight themselves.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He was very proud and happy, and full of sad superior pity for all young men who, through incorrect views concerning women, had neglected to plight themselves.
Geraldine
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From this reading As he looked into the past with that searching eye of his, he thought he could see that his relations with Geraldine had never ceased to develop since their commencement, even when they had not been precisely cordial and sincere.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As he looked into the past with that searching eye of his, he thought he could see that his relations with Geraldine had never ceased to develop since their commencement, even when they had not been precisely cordial and sincere.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading He was very proud and happy, and full of sad superior pity for all young men who, through incorrect views concerning women, had neglected to plight themselves.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he looked into the past with that searching eye of his, he thought he could see that his relations with Geraldine had never ceased to develop since their commencement, even when they had not been precisely cordial and sincere.
Henry'snounUS /ˈhenriz/
possessive form of “henry” — a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading SEPARATION Henry's astonishment at finding himself so suddenly betrothed to the finest woman in the world began to fade and perish in three days or so.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He remembered strange things that he had read about love in books, things which had previously struck him as being absurd, but which now became explanatory commentaries on the puzzling text of the episode in the cab.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading SEPARATION Henry's astonishment at finding himself so suddenly betrothed to the finest woman in the world began to fade and perish in three days or so.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As he looked into the past with that searching eye of his, he thought he could see that his relations with Geraldine had never ceased to develop since their commencement, even when they had not been precisely cordial and sincere.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SEPARATION Henry's astonishment at finding himself so suddenly betrothed to the finest woman in the world began to fade and perish in three days or so.
incorrectadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkərˈekt/
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading He was very proud and happy, and full of sad superior pity for all young men who, through incorrect views concerning women, had neglected to plight themselves.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As he looked into the past with that searching eye of his, he thought he could see that his relations with Geraldine had never ceased to develop since their commencement, even when they had not been precisely cordial and sincere.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not long before he decided that the episode in the cab was almost a normal episode.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It was not long before he decided that the episode in the cab was almost a normal episode.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As he looked into the past with that searching eye of his, he thought he could see that his relations with Geraldine had never ceased to develop since their commencement, even when they had not been precisely cordial and sincere.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He remembered strange things that he had read about love in books, things which had previously struck him as being absurd, but which now became explanatory commentaries on the puzzling text of the episode in the cab.
the force of workers available
From this reading He was very proud and happy, and full of sad superior pity for all young men who, through incorrect views concerning women, had neglected to plight themselves.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading He was very proud and happy, and full of sad superior pity for all young men who, through incorrect views concerning women, had neglected to plight themselves.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading As he looked into the past with that searching eye of his, he thought he could see that his relations with Geraldine had never ceased to develop since their commencement, even when they had not been precisely cordial and sincere.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading It was not long before he decided that the episode in the cab was almost a normal episode.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As he looked into the past with that searching eye of his, he thought he could see that his relations with Geraldine had never ceased to develop since their commencement, even when they had not been precisely cordial and sincere.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He remembered strange things that he had read about love in books, things which had previously struck him as being absurd, but which now became explanatory commentaries on the puzzling text of the episode in the cab.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As he looked into the past with that searching eye of his, he thought he could see that his relations with Geraldine had never ceased to develop since their commencement, even when they had not been precisely cordial and sincere.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He remembered strange things that he had read about love in books, things which had previously struck him as being absurd, but which now became explanatory commentaries on the puzzling text of the episode in the cab.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading SEPARATION Henry's astonishment at finding himself so suddenly betrothed to the finest woman in the world began to fade and perish in three days or so.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading As he looked into the past with that searching eye of his, he thought he could see that his relations with Geraldine had never ceased to develop since their commencement, even when they had not been precisely cordial and sincere.
perishverbUS /ˈperɪʃ/
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading SEPARATION Henry's astonishment at finding himself so suddenly betrothed to the finest woman in the world began to fade and perish in three days or so.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading He was very proud and happy, and full of sad superior pity for all young men who, through incorrect views concerning women, had neglected to plight themselves.
plightnounUS /plaɪt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading He was very proud and happy, and full of sad superior pity for all young men who, through incorrect views concerning women, had neglected to plight themselves.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading As he looked into the past with that searching eye of his, he thought he could see that his relations with Geraldine had never ceased to develop since their commencement, even when they had not been precisely cordial and sincere.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading He remembered strange things that he had read about love in books, things which had previously struck him as being absurd, but which now became explanatory commentaries on the puzzling text of the episode in the cab.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading He was very proud and happy, and full of sad superior pity for all young men who, through incorrect views concerning women, had neglected to plight themselves.
puzzlingadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəlɪŋ/
not clear to the understanding
From this reading He remembered strange things that he had read about love in books, things which had previously struck him as being absurd, but which now became explanatory commentaries on the puzzling text of the episode in the cab.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He remembered strange things that he had read about love in books, things which had previously struck him as being absurd, but which now became explanatory commentaries on the puzzling text of the episode in the cab.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading As he looked into the past with that searching eye of his, he thought he could see that his relations with Geraldine had never ceased to develop since their commencement, even when they had not been precisely cordial and sincere.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He remembered strange things that he had read about love in books, things which had previously struck him as being absurd, but which now became explanatory commentaries on the puzzling text of the episode in the cab.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading He was very proud and happy, and full of sad superior pity for all young men who, through incorrect views concerning women, had neglected to plight themselves.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading As he looked into the past with that searching eye of his, he thought he could see that his relations with Geraldine had never ceased to develop since their commencement, even when they had not been precisely cordial and sincere.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As he looked into the past with that searching eye of his, he thought he could see that his relations with Geraldine had never ceased to develop since their commencement, even when they had not been precisely cordial and sincere.
SEPARATIONnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading SEPARATION Henry's astonishment at finding himself so suddenly betrothed to the finest woman in the world began to fade and perish in three days or so.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading As he looked into the past with that searching eye of his, he thought he could see that his relations with Geraldine had never ceased to develop since their commencement, even when they had not been precisely cordial and sincere.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading As he looked into the past with that searching eye of his, he thought he could see that his relations with Geraldine had never ceased to develop since their commencement, even when they had not been precisely cordial and sincere.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading SEPARATION Henry's astonishment at finding himself so suddenly betrothed to the finest woman in the world began to fade and perish in three days or so.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading He remembered strange things that he had read about love in books, things which had previously struck him as being absurd, but which now became explanatory commentaries on the puzzling text of the episode in the cab.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading He remembered strange things that he had read about love in books, things which had previously struck him as being absurd, but which now became explanatory commentaries on the puzzling text of the episode in the cab.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading SEPARATION Henry's astonishment at finding himself so suddenly betrothed to the finest woman in the world began to fade and perish in three days or so.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading He was very proud and happy, and full of sad superior pity for all young men who, through incorrect views concerning women, had neglected to plight themselves.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading He remembered strange things that he had read about love in books, things which had previously struck him as being absurd, but which now became explanatory commentaries on the puzzling text of the episode in the cab.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As he looked into the past with that searching eye of his, he thought he could see that his relations with Geraldine had never ceased to develop since their commencement, even when they had not been precisely cordial and sincere.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SEPARATION Henry's astonishment at finding himself so suddenly betrothed to the finest woman in the world began to fade and perish in three days or so.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As he looked into the past with that searching eye of his, he thought he could see that his relations with Geraldine had never ceased to develop since their commencement, even when they had not been precisely cordial and sincere.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading He was very proud and happy, and full of sad superior pity for all young men who, through incorrect views concerning women, had neglected to plight themselves.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he looked into the past with that searching eye of his, he thought he could see that his relations with Geraldine had never ceased to develop since their commencement, even when they had not been precisely cordial and sincere.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He remembered strange things that he had read about love in books, things which had previously struck him as being absurd, but which now became explanatory commentaries on the puzzling text of the episode in the cab.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As he looked into the past with that searching eye of his, he thought he could see that his relations with Geraldine had never ceased to develop since their commencement, even when they had not been precisely cordial and sincere.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading SEPARATION Henry's astonishment at finding himself so suddenly betrothed to the finest woman in the world began to fade and perish in three days or so.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He was very proud and happy, and full of sad superior pity for all young men who, through incorrect views concerning women, had neglected to plight themselves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SEPARATION Henry's astonishment at finding himself so suddenly betrothed to the finest woman in the world began to fade and perish in three days or so.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was very proud and happy, and full of sad superior pity for all young men who, through incorrect views concerning women, had neglected to plight themselves.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading He was very proud and happy, and full of sad superior pity for all young men who, through incorrect views concerning women, had neglected to plight themselves.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not long before he decided that the episode in the cab was almost a normal episode.
at the time that
From this reading As he looked into the past with that searching eye of his, he thought he could see that his relations with Geraldine had never ceased to develop since their commencement, even when they had not been precisely cordial and sincere.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He remembered strange things that he had read about love in books, things which had previously struck him as being absurd, but which now became explanatory commentaries on the puzzling text of the episode in the cab.
which person or people
From this reading He was very proud and happy, and full of sad superior pity for all young men who, through incorrect views concerning women, had neglected to plight themselves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As he looked into the past with that searching eye of his, he thought he could see that his relations with Geraldine had never ceased to develop since their commencement, even when they had not been precisely cordial and sincere.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading SEPARATION Henry's astonishment at finding himself so suddenly betrothed to the finest woman in the world began to fade and perish in three days or so.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He was very proud and happy, and full of sad superior pity for all young men who, through incorrect views concerning women, had neglected to plight themselves.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading SEPARATION Henry's astonishment at finding himself so suddenly betrothed to the finest woman in the world began to fade and perish in three days or so.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He was very proud and happy, and full of sad superior pity for all young men who, through incorrect views concerning women, had neglected to plight themselves.
