used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had promised to take Violet Maynard and Aunt Sarah Dymmock out for a sail in a boat he had hired, and, lover-like, he was nearly an hour ahead of the appointment he had made with the two ladies to meet him on the beach.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He had dined at the Manor House alone with the family and, as they sat over their wine after the departure of Violet and Aunt Sarah, Montague Maynard had, quite kindly, put to him some pertinent questions, the drift of which there was no mistaking.
at or in the front
From this reading He had promised to take Violet Maynard and Aunt Sarah Dymmock out for a sail in a boat he had hired, and, lover-like, he was nearly an hour ahead of the appointment he had made with the two ladies to meet him on the beach.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He had dined at the Manor House alone with the family and, as they sat over their wine after the departure of Violet and Aunt Sarah, Montague Maynard had, quite kindly, put to him some pertinent questions, the drift of which there was no mistaking.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had promised to take Violet Maynard and Aunt Sarah Dymmock out for a sail in a boat he had hired, and, lover-like, he was nearly an hour ahead of the appointment he had made with the two ladies to meet him on the beach.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FOOL'S PARADISE LOST Leslie Chermside walked out of his lodgings in the Ottermouth main street and struck downwards towards the parade.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading He had promised to take Violet Maynard and Aunt Sarah Dymmock out for a sail in a boat he had hired, and, lover-like, he was nearly an hour ahead of the appointment he had made with the two ladies to meet him on the beach.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had dined at the Manor House alone with the family and, as they sat over their wine after the departure of Violet and Aunt Sarah, Montague Maynard had, quite kindly, put to him some pertinent questions, the drift of which there was no mistaking.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had dined at the Manor House alone with the family and, as they sat over their wine after the departure of Violet and Aunt Sarah, Montague Maynard had, quite kindly, put to him some pertinent questions, the drift of which there was no mistaking.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading He had promised to take Violet Maynard and Aunt Sarah Dymmock out for a sail in a boat he had hired, and, lover-like, he was nearly an hour ahead of the appointment he had made with the two ladies to meet him on the beach.
avowalnoun
a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something
From this reading Three days had passed since the unpremeditated avowal of his love for the millionaire manufacturer's daughter.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading He had promised to take Violet Maynard and Aunt Sarah Dymmock out for a sail in a boat he had hired, and, lover-like, he was nearly an hour ahead of the appointment he had made with the two ladies to meet him on the beach.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading He had promised to take Violet Maynard and Aunt Sarah Dymmock out for a sail in a boat he had hired, and, lover-like, he was nearly an hour ahead of the appointment he had made with the two ladies to meet him on the beach.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading They slipped by like a happy dream, no care for the future, or the deadlock to which the future must inevitably bring him, disturbing the sweet dalliance of the present till the previous evening.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They slipped by like a happy dream, no care for the future, or the deadlock to which the future must inevitably bring him, disturbing the sweet dalliance of the present till the previous evening.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading They slipped by like a happy dream, no care for the future, or the deadlock to which the future must inevitably bring him, disturbing the sweet dalliance of the present till the previous evening.
Chermside
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From this reading FOOL'S PARADISE LOST Leslie Chermside walked out of his lodgings in the Ottermouth main street and struck downwards towards the parade.
dalliancenounUS /ˈdæliəns/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading They slipped by like a happy dream, no care for the future, or the deadlock to which the future must inevitably bring him, disturbing the sweet dalliance of the present till the previous evening.
a female human offspring
From this reading Three days had passed since the unpremeditated avowal of his love for the millionaire manufacturer's daughter.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Three days had passed since the unpremeditated avowal of his love for the millionaire manufacturer's daughter.
deadlocknounUS /ˈdedlɑːk/
a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
From this reading They slipped by like a happy dream, no care for the future, or the deadlock to which the future must inevitably bring him, disturbing the sweet dalliance of the present till the previous evening.
the act of departing
From this reading He had dined at the Manor House alone with the family and, as they sat over their wine after the departure of Violet and Aunt Sarah, Montague Maynard had, quite kindly, put to him some pertinent questions, the drift of which there was no mistaking.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading He had dined at the Manor House alone with the family and, as they sat over their wine after the departure of Violet and Aunt Sarah, Montague Maynard had, quite kindly, put to him some pertinent questions, the drift of which there was no mistaking.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading They slipped by like a happy dream, no care for the future, or the deadlock to which the future must inevitably bring him, disturbing the sweet dalliance of the present till the previous evening.
downwardsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnwərdz/
spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position
From this reading FOOL'S PARADISE LOST Leslie Chermside walked out of his lodgings in the Ottermouth main street and struck downwards towards the parade.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading They slipped by like a happy dream, no care for the future, or the deadlock to which the future must inevitably bring him, disturbing the sweet dalliance of the present till the previous evening.
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading He had dined at the Manor House alone with the family and, as they sat over their wine after the departure of Violet and Aunt Sarah, Montague Maynard had, quite kindly, put to him some pertinent questions, the drift of which there was no mistaking.
Dymmock
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From this reading He had promised to take Violet Maynard and Aunt Sarah Dymmock out for a sail in a boat he had hired, and, lover-like, he was nearly an hour ahead of the appointment he had made with the two ladies to meet him on the beach.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading They slipped by like a happy dream, no care for the future, or the deadlock to which the future must inevitably bring him, disturbing the sweet dalliance of the present till the previous evening.
a social unit living together
From this reading He had dined at the Manor House alone with the family and, as they sat over their wine after the departure of Violet and Aunt Sarah, Montague Maynard had, quite kindly, put to him some pertinent questions, the drift of which there was no mistaking.
FOOL'SnounUS /fuːlz/
possessive form of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading FOOL'S PARADISE LOST Leslie Chermside walked out of his lodgings in the Ottermouth main street and struck downwards towards the parade.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had promised to take Violet Maynard and Aunt Sarah Dymmock out for a sail in a boat he had hired, and, lover-like, he was nearly an hour ahead of the appointment he had made with the two ladies to meet him on the beach.
yet to be or coming
From this reading They slipped by like a happy dream, no care for the future, or the deadlock to which the future must inevitably bring him, disturbing the sweet dalliance of the present till the previous evening.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had promised to take Violet Maynard and Aunt Sarah Dymmock out for a sail in a boat he had hired, and, lover-like, he was nearly an hour ahead of the appointment he had made with the two ladies to meet him on the beach.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading They slipped by like a happy dream, no care for the future, or the deadlock to which the future must inevitably bring him, disturbing the sweet dalliance of the present till the previous evening.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had promised to take Violet Maynard and Aunt Sarah Dymmock out for a sail in a boat he had hired, and, lover-like, he was nearly an hour ahead of the appointment he had made with the two ladies to meet him on the beach.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had promised to take Violet Maynard and Aunt Sarah Dymmock out for a sail in a boat he had hired, and, lover-like, he was nearly an hour ahead of the appointment he had made with the two ladies to meet him on the beach.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading He had promised to take Violet Maynard and Aunt Sarah Dymmock out for a sail in a boat he had hired, and, lover-like, he was nearly an hour ahead of the appointment he had made with the two ladies to meet him on the beach.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FOOL'S PARADISE LOST Leslie Chermside walked out of his lodgings in the Ottermouth main street and struck downwards towards the parade.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He had promised to take Violet Maynard and Aunt Sarah Dymmock out for a sail in a boat he had hired, and, lover-like, he was nearly an hour ahead of the appointment he had made with the two ladies to meet him on the beach.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He had dined at the Manor House alone with the family and, as they sat over their wine after the departure of Violet and Aunt Sarah, Montague Maynard had, quite kindly, put to him some pertinent questions, the drift of which there was no mistaking.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FOOL'S PARADISE LOST Leslie Chermside walked out of his lodgings in the Ottermouth main street and struck downwards towards the parade.
inevitablyadverbUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbli/
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading They slipped by like a happy dream, no care for the future, or the deadlock to which the future must inevitably bring him, disturbing the sweet dalliance of the present till the previous evening.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading He had dined at the Manor House alone with the family and, as they sat over their wine after the departure of Violet and Aunt Sarah, Montague Maynard had, quite kindly, put to him some pertinent questions, the drift of which there was no mistaking.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading He had promised to take Violet Maynard and Aunt Sarah Dymmock out for a sail in a boat he had hired, and, lover-like, he was nearly an hour ahead of the appointment he had made with the two ladies to meet him on the beach.
Leslie
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From this reading FOOL'S PARADISE LOST Leslie Chermside walked out of his lodgings in the Ottermouth main street and struck downwards towards the parade.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading They slipped by like a happy dream, no care for the future, or the deadlock to which the future must inevitably bring him, disturbing the sweet dalliance of the present till the previous evening.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading FOOL'S PARADISE LOST Leslie Chermside walked out of his lodgings in the Ottermouth main street and struck downwards towards the parade.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading FOOL'S PARADISE LOST Leslie Chermside walked out of his lodgings in the Ottermouth main street and struck downwards towards the parade.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Three days had passed since the unpremeditated avowal of his love for the millionaire manufacturer's daughter.
lover-like
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From this reading He had promised to take Violet Maynard and Aunt Sarah Dymmock out for a sail in a boat he had hired, and, lover-like, he was nearly an hour ahead of the appointment he had made with the two ladies to meet him on the beach.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had promised to take Violet Maynard and Aunt Sarah Dymmock out for a sail in a boat he had hired, and, lover-like, he was nearly an hour ahead of the appointment he had made with the two ladies to meet him on the beach.
most important element
From this reading FOOL'S PARADISE LOST Leslie Chermside walked out of his lodgings in the Ottermouth main street and struck downwards towards the parade.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading He had dined at the Manor House alone with the family and, as they sat over their wine after the departure of Violet and Aunt Sarah, Montague Maynard had, quite kindly, put to him some pertinent questions, the drift of which there was no mistaking.
manufacturer'snounUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərərz/
possessive form of “manufacturer” — a business engaged in manufacturing some product
From this reading Three days had passed since the unpremeditated avowal of his love for the millionaire manufacturer's daughter.
Maynard
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From this reading He had promised to take Violet Maynard and Aunt Sarah Dymmock out for a sail in a boat he had hired, and, lover-like, he was nearly an hour ahead of the appointment he had made with the two ladies to meet him on the beach.
come together
From this reading He had promised to take Violet Maynard and Aunt Sarah Dymmock out for a sail in a boat he had hired, and, lover-like, he was nearly an hour ahead of the appointment he had made with the two ladies to meet him on the beach.
millionairenounUS /ˌmɪljəˈner/
a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading Three days had passed since the unpremeditated avowal of his love for the millionaire manufacturer's daughter.
mistakingnounUS /mɪˈsteɪkɪŋ/
putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading He had dined at the Manor House alone with the family and, as they sat over their wine after the departure of Violet and Aunt Sarah, Montague Maynard had, quite kindly, put to him some pertinent questions, the drift of which there was no mistaking.
Montague
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From this reading He had dined at the Manor House alone with the family and, as they sat over their wine after the departure of Violet and Aunt Sarah, Montague Maynard had, quite kindly, put to him some pertinent questions, the drift of which there was no mistaking.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading They slipped by like a happy dream, no care for the future, or the deadlock to which the future must inevitably bring him, disturbing the sweet dalliance of the present till the previous evening.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He had promised to take Violet Maynard and Aunt Sarah Dymmock out for a sail in a boat he had hired, and, lover-like, he was nearly an hour ahead of the appointment he had made with the two ladies to meet him on the beach.
not any; not one
From this reading They slipped by like a happy dream, no care for the future, or the deadlock to which the future must inevitably bring him, disturbing the sweet dalliance of the present till the previous evening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FOOL'S PARADISE LOST Leslie Chermside walked out of his lodgings in the Ottermouth main street and struck downwards towards the parade.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had promised to take Violet Maynard and Aunt Sarah Dymmock out for a sail in a boat he had hired, and, lover-like, he was nearly an hour ahead of the appointment he had made with the two ladies to meet him on the beach.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They slipped by like a happy dream, no care for the future, or the deadlock to which the future must inevitably bring him, disturbing the sweet dalliance of the present till the previous evening.
Ottermouth
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From this reading FOOL'S PARADISE LOST Leslie Chermside walked out of his lodgings in the Ottermouth main street and struck downwards towards the parade.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading FOOL'S PARADISE LOST Leslie Chermside walked out of his lodgings in the Ottermouth main street and struck downwards towards the parade.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He had dined at the Manor House alone with the family and, as they sat over their wine after the departure of Violet and Aunt Sarah, Montague Maynard had, quite kindly, put to him some pertinent questions, the drift of which there was no mistaking.
paradenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading FOOL'S PARADISE LOST Leslie Chermside walked out of his lodgings in the Ottermouth main street and struck downwards towards the parade.
PARADISEnounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading FOOL'S PARADISE LOST Leslie Chermside walked out of his lodgings in the Ottermouth main street and struck downwards towards the parade.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Three days had passed since the unpremeditated avowal of his love for the millionaire manufacturer's daughter.
pertinentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrtɪnɪnt/
having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand
From this reading He had dined at the Manor House alone with the family and, as they sat over their wine after the departure of Violet and Aunt Sarah, Montague Maynard had, quite kindly, put to him some pertinent questions, the drift of which there was no mistaking.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading They slipped by like a happy dream, no care for the future, or the deadlock to which the future must inevitably bring him, disturbing the sweet dalliance of the present till the previous evening.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading They slipped by like a happy dream, no care for the future, or the deadlock to which the future must inevitably bring him, disturbing the sweet dalliance of the present till the previous evening.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading He had promised to take Violet Maynard and Aunt Sarah Dymmock out for a sail in a boat he had hired, and, lover-like, he was nearly an hour ahead of the appointment he had made with the two ladies to meet him on the beach.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He had dined at the Manor House alone with the family and, as they sat over their wine after the departure of Violet and Aunt Sarah, Montague Maynard had, quite kindly, put to him some pertinent questions, the drift of which there was no mistaking.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading He had dined at the Manor House alone with the family and, as they sat over their wine after the departure of Violet and Aunt Sarah, Montague Maynard had, quite kindly, put to him some pertinent questions, the drift of which there was no mistaking.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He had dined at the Manor House alone with the family and, as they sat over their wine after the departure of Violet and Aunt Sarah, Montague Maynard had, quite kindly, put to him some pertinent questions, the drift of which there was no mistaking.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading He had promised to take Violet Maynard and Aunt Sarah Dymmock out for a sail in a boat he had hired, and, lover-like, he was nearly an hour ahead of the appointment he had made with the two ladies to meet him on the beach.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading He had promised to take Violet Maynard and Aunt Sarah Dymmock out for a sail in a boat he had hired, and, lover-like, he was nearly an hour ahead of the appointment he had made with the two ladies to meet him on the beach.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He had dined at the Manor House alone with the family and, as they sat over their wine after the departure of Violet and Aunt Sarah, Montague Maynard had, quite kindly, put to him some pertinent questions, the drift of which there was no mistaking.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Three days had passed since the unpremeditated avowal of his love for the millionaire manufacturer's daughter.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading They slipped by like a happy dream, no care for the future, or the deadlock to which the future must inevitably bring him, disturbing the sweet dalliance of the present till the previous evening.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He had dined at the Manor House alone with the family and, as they sat over their wine after the departure of Violet and Aunt Sarah, Montague Maynard had, quite kindly, put to him some pertinent questions, the drift of which there was no mistaking.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading FOOL'S PARADISE LOST Leslie Chermside walked out of his lodgings in the Ottermouth main street and struck downwards towards the parade.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading FOOL'S PARADISE LOST Leslie Chermside walked out of his lodgings in the Ottermouth main street and struck downwards towards the parade.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading They slipped by like a happy dream, no care for the future, or the deadlock to which the future must inevitably bring him, disturbing the sweet dalliance of the present till the previous evening.
carry out
From this reading He had promised to take Violet Maynard and Aunt Sarah Dymmock out for a sail in a boat he had hired, and, lover-like, he was nearly an hour ahead of the appointment he had made with the two ladies to meet him on the beach.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOOL'S PARADISE LOST Leslie Chermside walked out of his lodgings in the Ottermouth main street and struck downwards towards the parade.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He had dined at the Manor House alone with the family and, as they sat over their wine after the departure of Violet and Aunt Sarah, Montague Maynard had, quite kindly, put to him some pertinent questions, the drift of which there was no mistaking.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had dined at the Manor House alone with the family and, as they sat over their wine after the departure of Violet and Aunt Sarah, Montague Maynard had, quite kindly, put to him some pertinent questions, the drift of which there was no mistaking.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They slipped by like a happy dream, no care for the future, or the deadlock to which the future must inevitably bring him, disturbing the sweet dalliance of the present till the previous evening.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three days had passed since the unpremeditated avowal of his love for the millionaire manufacturer's daughter.
up to a particular time
From this reading They slipped by like a happy dream, no care for the future, or the deadlock to which the future must inevitably bring him, disturbing the sweet dalliance of the present till the previous evening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had promised to take Violet Maynard and Aunt Sarah Dymmock out for a sail in a boat he had hired, and, lover-like, he was nearly an hour ahead of the appointment he had made with the two ladies to meet him on the beach.
in the direction of
From this reading FOOL'S PARADISE LOST Leslie Chermside walked out of his lodgings in the Ottermouth main street and struck downwards towards the parade.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He had promised to take Violet Maynard and Aunt Sarah Dymmock out for a sail in a boat he had hired, and, lover-like, he was nearly an hour ahead of the appointment he had made with the two ladies to meet him on the beach.
unpremeditatedadjective
not prepared or planned in advance
From this reading Three days had passed since the unpremeditated avowal of his love for the millionaire manufacturer's daughter.
VioletnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading He had promised to take Violet Maynard and Aunt Sarah Dymmock out for a sail in a boat he had hired, and, lover-like, he was nearly an hour ahead of the appointment he had made with the two ladies to meet him on the beach.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading FOOL'S PARADISE LOST Leslie Chermside walked out of his lodgings in the Ottermouth main street and struck downwards towards the parade.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had promised to take Violet Maynard and Aunt Sarah Dymmock out for a sail in a boat he had hired, and, lover-like, he was nearly an hour ahead of the appointment he had made with the two ladies to meet him on the beach.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They slipped by like a happy dream, no care for the future, or the deadlock to which the future must inevitably bring him, disturbing the sweet dalliance of the present till the previous evening.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading He had dined at the Manor House alone with the family and, as they sat over their wine after the departure of Violet and Aunt Sarah, Montague Maynard had, quite kindly, put to him some pertinent questions, the drift of which there was no mistaking.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had promised to take Violet Maynard and Aunt Sarah Dymmock out for a sail in a boat he had hired, and, lover-like, he was nearly an hour ahead of the appointment he had made with the two ladies to meet him on the beach.
