used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Indeed, it was only too clear that his Celtic interests had been suddenly engrossed by matters much nearer his heart than the prospect, as he saw the thing, of spanking a naughty child.
anew
From this reading Like the Finnegan of song, he was gone again when Varney rose next morning.
in addition
From this reading FERRIS STANHOPE, THE POPULAR NOVELIST; ALSO PETER, THE QUIET ONLOOKER Peter had not yet returned to the yacht when Varney went to bed that night.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Indeed, it was only too clear that his Celtic interests had been suddenly engrossed by matters much nearer his heart than the prospect, as he saw the thing, of spanking a naughty child.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "He was off by half-past eight, sir," the steward, McTosh, told Varney at breakfast.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading FERRIS STANHOPE, THE POPULAR NOVELIST; ALSO PETER, THE QUIET ONLOOKER Peter had not yet returned to the yacht when Varney went to bed that night.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Indeed, it was only too clear that his Celtic interests had been suddenly engrossed by matters much nearer his heart than the prospect, as he saw the thing, of spanking a naughty child.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading "He was off by half-past eight, sir," the steward, McTosh, told Varney at breakfast.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Indeed, it was only too clear that his Celtic interests had been suddenly engrossed by matters much nearer his heart than the prospect, as he saw the thing, of spanking a naughty child.
CelticadjectiveUS /ˈseltɪk/
relating to or characteristic of the Celts
From this reading Indeed, it was only too clear that his Celtic interests had been suddenly engrossed by matters much nearer his heart than the prospect, as he saw the thing, of spanking a naughty child.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Indeed, it was only too clear that his Celtic interests had been suddenly engrossed by matters much nearer his heart than the prospect, as he saw the thing, of spanking a naughty child.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Indeed, it was only too clear that his Celtic interests had been suddenly engrossed by matters much nearer his heart than the prospect, as he saw the thing, of spanking a naughty child.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading CONCERNING MR.
being one more than seven
From this reading "He was off by half-past eight, sir," the steward, McTosh, told Varney at breakfast.
engrossedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡroʊst/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Indeed, it was only too clear that his Celtic interests had been suddenly engrossed by matters much nearer his heart than the prospect, as he saw the thing, of spanking a naughty child.
FERRIS
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From this reading FERRIS STANHOPE, THE POPULAR NOVELIST; ALSO PETER, THE QUIET ONLOOKER Peter had not yet returned to the yacht when Varney went to bed that night.
Finnegan
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From this reading Like the Finnegan of song, he was gone again when Varney rose next morning.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Like the Finnegan of song, he was gone again when Varney rose next morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FERRIS STANHOPE, THE POPULAR NOVELIST; ALSO PETER, THE QUIET ONLOOKER Peter had not yet returned to the yacht when Varney went to bed that night.
half-past
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From this reading "He was off by half-past eight, sir," the steward, McTosh, told Varney at breakfast.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Like the Finnegan of song, he was gone again when Varney rose next morning.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Indeed, it was only too clear that his Celtic interests had been suddenly engrossed by matters much nearer his heart than the prospect, as he saw the thing, of spanking a naughty child.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, it was only too clear that his Celtic interests had been suddenly engrossed by matters much nearer his heart than the prospect, as he saw the thing, of spanking a naughty child.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, it was only too clear that his Celtic interests had been suddenly engrossed by matters much nearer his heart than the prospect, as he saw the thing, of spanking a naughty child.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Indeed, it was only too clear that his Celtic interests had been suddenly engrossed by matters much nearer his heart than the prospect, as he saw the thing, of spanking a naughty child.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, it was only too clear that his Celtic interests had been suddenly engrossed by matters much nearer his heart than the prospect, as he saw the thing, of spanking a naughty child.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like the Finnegan of song, he was gone again when Varney rose next morning.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Indeed, it was only too clear that his Celtic interests had been suddenly engrossed by matters much nearer his heart than the prospect, as he saw the thing, of spanking a naughty child.
McTosh
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From this reading "He was off by half-past eight, sir," the steward, McTosh, told Varney at breakfast.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Like the Finnegan of song, he was gone again when Varney rose next morning.
a form of address for a man
From this reading CONCERNING MR.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Indeed, it was only too clear that his Celtic interests had been suddenly engrossed by matters much nearer his heart than the prospect, as he saw the thing, of spanking a naughty child.
naughtyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːti/
suggestive of sexual impropriety
From this reading Indeed, it was only too clear that his Celtic interests had been suddenly engrossed by matters much nearer his heart than the prospect, as he saw the thing, of spanking a naughty child.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Indeed, it was only too clear that his Celtic interests had been suddenly engrossed by matters much nearer his heart than the prospect, as he saw the thing, of spanking a naughty child.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Like the Finnegan of song, he was gone again when Varney rose next morning.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading FERRIS STANHOPE, THE POPULAR NOVELIST; ALSO PETER, THE QUIET ONLOOKER Peter had not yet returned to the yacht when Varney went to bed that night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading FERRIS STANHOPE, THE POPULAR NOVELIST; ALSO PETER, THE QUIET ONLOOKER Peter had not yet returned to the yacht when Varney went to bed that night.
NOVELISTnounUS /ˈnɑːvələst/
one who writes novels
From this reading FERRIS STANHOPE, THE POPULAR NOVELIST; ALSO PETER, THE QUIET ONLOOKER Peter had not yet returned to the yacht when Varney went to bed that night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Like the Finnegan of song, he was gone again when Varney rose next morning.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "He was off by half-past eight, sir," the steward, McTosh, told Varney at breakfast.
ONLOOKERnounUS /ˈɔːnlʊkər/
someone who looks on
From this reading FERRIS STANHOPE, THE POPULAR NOVELIST; ALSO PETER, THE QUIET ONLOOKER Peter had not yet returned to the yacht when Varney went to bed that night.
and nothing more
From this reading Indeed, it was only too clear that his Celtic interests had been suddenly engrossed by matters much nearer his heart than the prospect, as he saw the thing, of spanking a naughty child.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading FERRIS STANHOPE, THE POPULAR NOVELIST; ALSO PETER, THE QUIET ONLOOKER Peter had not yet returned to the yacht when Varney went to bed that night.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading FERRIS STANHOPE, THE POPULAR NOVELIST; ALSO PETER, THE QUIET ONLOOKER Peter had not yet returned to the yacht when Varney went to bed that night.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Indeed, it was only too clear that his Celtic interests had been suddenly engrossed by matters much nearer his heart than the prospect, as he saw the thing, of spanking a naughty child.
QUIETadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading FERRIS STANHOPE, THE POPULAR NOVELIST; ALSO PETER, THE QUIET ONLOOKER Peter had not yet returned to the yacht when Varney went to bed that night.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading FERRIS STANHOPE, THE POPULAR NOVELIST; ALSO PETER, THE QUIET ONLOOKER Peter had not yet returned to the yacht when Varney went to bed that night.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Like the Finnegan of song, he was gone again when Varney rose next morning.
cut with a saw
From this reading Indeed, it was only too clear that his Celtic interests had been suddenly engrossed by matters much nearer his heart than the prospect, as he saw the thing, of spanking a naughty child.
term of address for a man
From this reading "He was off by half-past eight, sir," the steward, McTosh, told Varney at breakfast.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Like the Finnegan of song, he was gone again when Varney rose next morning.
spankingnounUS /ˈspæŋkɪŋ/
the act of slapping on the buttocks
From this reading Indeed, it was only too clear that his Celtic interests had been suddenly engrossed by matters much nearer his heart than the prospect, as he saw the thing, of spanking a naughty child.
STANHOPEnounUS /ˈstænəp/
a light open horse-drawn carriage with two or four wheels and one seat
From this reading FERRIS STANHOPE, THE POPULAR NOVELIST; ALSO PETER, THE QUIET ONLOOKER Peter had not yet returned to the yacht when Varney went to bed that night.
stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading "He was off by half-past eight, sir," the steward, McTosh, told Varney at breakfast.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Indeed, it was only too clear that his Celtic interests had been suddenly engrossed by matters much nearer his heart than the prospect, as he saw the thing, of spanking a naughty child.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Indeed, it was only too clear that his Celtic interests had been suddenly engrossed by matters much nearer his heart than the prospect, as he saw the thing, of spanking a naughty child.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FERRIS STANHOPE, THE POPULAR NOVELIST; ALSO PETER, THE QUIET ONLOOKER Peter had not yet returned to the yacht when Varney went to bed that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FERRIS STANHOPE, THE POPULAR NOVELIST; ALSO PETER, THE QUIET ONLOOKER Peter had not yet returned to the yacht when Varney went to bed that night.
a special situation
From this reading Indeed, it was only too clear that his Celtic interests had been suddenly engrossed by matters much nearer his heart than the prospect, as he saw the thing, of spanking a naughty child.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FERRIS STANHOPE, THE POPULAR NOVELIST; ALSO PETER, THE QUIET ONLOOKER Peter had not yet returned to the yacht when Varney went to bed that night.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "He was off by half-past eight, sir," the steward, McTosh, told Varney at breakfast.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Indeed, it was only too clear that his Celtic interests had been suddenly engrossed by matters much nearer his heart than the prospect, as he saw the thing, of spanking a naughty child.
Varney
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From this reading FERRIS STANHOPE, THE POPULAR NOVELIST; ALSO PETER, THE QUIET ONLOOKER Peter had not yet returned to the yacht when Varney went to bed that night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Like the Finnegan of song, he was gone again when Varney rose next morning.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading FERRIS STANHOPE, THE POPULAR NOVELIST; ALSO PETER, THE QUIET ONLOOKER Peter had not yet returned to the yacht when Varney went to bed that night.
at the time that
From this reading FERRIS STANHOPE, THE POPULAR NOVELIST; ALSO PETER, THE QUIET ONLOOKER Peter had not yet returned to the yacht when Varney went to bed that night.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading FERRIS STANHOPE, THE POPULAR NOVELIST; ALSO PETER, THE QUIET ONLOOKER Peter had not yet returned to the yacht when Varney went to bed that night.
but in spite of that
From this reading FERRIS STANHOPE, THE POPULAR NOVELIST; ALSO PETER, THE QUIET ONLOOKER Peter had not yet returned to the yacht when Varney went to bed that night.
