used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I dare say the future seems a little dark to you, dear lad,” he began, softly, after they had talked of all the things except that which was nearest to the hearts of both.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading ON the last night of Eustace Thorburn’s abode in his uncle’s lodgings, the two men sat very late, talking earnestly, the elder watching the face of the younger with more than usual tenderness.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “I won’t try to comfort you with the usual philosophical truisms about the foolishness of youthful fancies.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “I dare say the future seems a little dark to you, dear lad,” he began, softly, after they had talked of all the things except that which was nearest to the hearts of both.
how long something has existed
From this reading I won’t preach the _vanitas vanitatum_ of worn-out middle age to hoping, dreaming, despairing youth.
(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 “I dare say the future seems a little dark to you, dear lad,” he began, softly, after they had talked of all the things except that which was nearest to the hearts of both.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BETWEEN EDEN AND EXILE.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “I dare say the future seems a little dark to you, dear lad,” he began, softly, after they had talked of all the things except that which was nearest to the hearts of both.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading BETWEEN EDEN AND EXILE.
the two together, not just one
From this reading “I dare say the future seems a little dark to you, dear lad,” he began, softly, after they had talked of all the things except that which was nearest to the hearts of both.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading “I won’t try to comfort you with the usual philosophical truisms about the foolishness of youthful fancies.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading “I dare say the future seems a little dark to you, dear lad,” he began, softly, after they had talked of all the things except that which was nearest to the hearts of both.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading “I dare say the future seems a little dark to you, dear lad,” he began, softly, after they had talked of all the things except that which was nearest to the hearts of both.
dearly loved
From this reading “I dare say the future seems a little dark to you, dear lad,” he began, softly, after they had talked of all the things except that which was nearest to the hearts of both.
despairingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsperɪŋ/
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading I won’t preach the _vanitas vanitatum_ of worn-out middle age to hoping, dreaming, despairing youth.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading I won’t preach the _vanitas vanitatum_ of worn-out middle age to hoping, dreaming, despairing youth.
in a serious manner
From this reading ON the last night of Eustace Thorburn’s abode in his uncle’s lodgings, the two men sat very late, talking earnestly, the elder watching the face of the younger with more than usual tenderness.
EDENnounUS /ˈiːdən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading BETWEEN EDEN AND EXILE.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading ON the last night of Eustace Thorburn’s abode in his uncle’s lodgings, the two men sat very late, talking earnestly, the elder watching the face of the younger with more than usual tenderness.
Eustace
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From this reading ON the last night of Eustace Thorburn’s abode in his uncle’s lodgings, the two men sat very late, talking earnestly, the elder watching the face of the younger with more than usual tenderness.
apart from; not including
From this reading “I dare say the future seems a little dark to you, dear lad,” he began, softly, after they had talked of all the things except that which was nearest to the hearts of both.
EXILEverbUS /ˈeɡzaɪl/
expel from a country
From this reading BETWEEN EDEN AND EXILE.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading ON the last night of Eustace Thorburn’s abode in his uncle’s lodgings, the two men sat very late, talking earnestly, the elder watching the face of the younger with more than usual tenderness.
fanciesnounUS /ˈfænsiz/
plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false
From this reading “I won’t try to comfort you with the usual philosophical truisms about the foolishness of youthful fancies.
foolishnessnounUS /ˈfuːlɪʃnəs/
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading “I won’t try to comfort you with the usual philosophical truisms about the foolishness of youthful fancies.
yet to be or coming
From this reading “I dare say the future seems a little dark to you, dear lad,” he began, softly, after they had talked of all the things except that which was nearest to the hearts of both.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “I dare say the future seems a little dark to you, dear lad,” he began, softly, after they had talked of all the things except that which was nearest to the hearts of both.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I dare say the future seems a little dark to you, dear lad,” he began, softly, after they had talked of all the things except that which was nearest to the hearts of both.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading “I dare say the future seems a little dark to you, dear lad,” he began, softly, after they had talked of all the things except that which was nearest to the hearts of both.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ON the last night of Eustace Thorburn’s abode in his uncle’s lodgings, the two men sat very late, talking earnestly, the elder watching the face of the younger with more than usual tenderness.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading I won’t preach the _vanitas vanitatum_ of worn-out middle age to hoping, dreaming, despairing youth.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I dare say the future seems a little dark to you, dear lad,” he began, softly, after they had talked of all the things except that which was nearest to the hearts of both.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON the last night of Eustace Thorburn’s abode in his uncle’s lodgings, the two men sat very late, talking earnestly, the elder watching the face of the younger with more than usual tenderness.
a boy or man
From this reading “I dare say the future seems a little dark to you, dear lad,” he began, softly, after they had talked of all the things except that which was nearest to the hearts of both.
immediately past
From this reading ON the last night of Eustace Thorburn’s abode in his uncle’s lodgings, the two men sat very late, talking earnestly, the elder watching the face of the younger with more than usual tenderness.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading ON the last night of Eustace Thorburn’s abode in his uncle’s lodgings, the two men sat very late, talking earnestly, the elder watching the face of the younger with more than usual tenderness.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “I dare say the future seems a little dark to you, dear lad,” he began, softly, after they had talked of all the things except that which was nearest to the hearts of both.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading ON the last night of Eustace Thorburn’s abode in his uncle’s lodgings, the two men sat very late, talking earnestly, the elder watching the face of the younger with more than usual tenderness.
the force of workers available
From this reading ON the last night of Eustace Thorburn’s abode in his uncle’s lodgings, the two men sat very late, talking earnestly, the elder watching the face of the younger with more than usual tenderness.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading I won’t preach the _vanitas vanitatum_ of worn-out middle age to hoping, dreaming, despairing youth.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading ON the last night of Eustace Thorburn’s abode in his uncle’s lodgings, the two men sat very late, talking earnestly, the elder watching the face of the younger with more than usual tenderness.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading “I dare say the future seems a little dark to you, dear lad,” he began, softly, after they had talked of all the things except that which was nearest to the hearts of both.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading ON the last night of Eustace Thorburn’s abode in his uncle’s lodgings, the two men sat very late, talking earnestly, the elder watching the face of the younger with more than usual tenderness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON the last night of Eustace Thorburn’s abode in his uncle’s lodgings, the two men sat very late, talking earnestly, the elder watching the face of the younger with more than usual tenderness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON the last night of Eustace Thorburn’s abode in his uncle’s lodgings, the two men sat very late, talking earnestly, the elder watching the face of the younger with more than usual tenderness.
philosophicaladjectiveUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəl/
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
From this reading “I won’t try to comfort you with the usual philosophical truisms about the foolishness of youthful fancies.
preachverbUS /priːtʃ/
deliver a sermon
From this reading I won’t preach the _vanitas vanitatum_ of worn-out middle age to hoping, dreaming, despairing youth.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading ON the last night of Eustace Thorburn’s abode in his uncle’s lodgings, the two men sat very late, talking earnestly, the elder watching the face of the younger with more than usual tenderness.
express in words
From this reading “I dare say the future seems a little dark to you, dear lad,” he began, softly, after they had talked of all the things except that which was nearest to the hearts of both.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “I dare say the future seems a little dark to you, dear lad,” he began, softly, after they had talked of all the things except that which was nearest to the hearts of both.
with low volume
From this reading “I dare say the future seems a little dark to you, dear lad,” he began, softly, after they had talked of all the things except that which was nearest to the hearts of both.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading “I dare say the future seems a little dark to you, dear lad,” he began, softly, after they had talked of all the things except that which was nearest to the hearts of both.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading ON the last night of Eustace Thorburn’s abode in his uncle’s lodgings, the two men sat very late, talking earnestly, the elder watching the face of the younger with more than usual tenderness.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading ON the last night of Eustace Thorburn’s abode in his uncle’s lodgings, the two men sat very late, talking earnestly, the elder watching the face of the younger with more than usual tenderness.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading ON the last night of Eustace Thorburn’s abode in his uncle’s lodgings, the two men sat very late, talking earnestly, the elder watching the face of the younger with more than usual tenderness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I dare say the future seems a little dark to you, dear lad,” he began, softly, after they had talked of all the things except that which was nearest to the hearts of both.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON the last night of Eustace Thorburn’s abode in his uncle’s lodgings, the two men sat very late, talking earnestly, the elder watching the face of the younger with more than usual tenderness.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I dare say the future seems a little dark to you, dear lad,” he began, softly, after they had talked of all the things except that which was nearest to the hearts of both.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “I dare say the future seems a little dark to you, dear lad,” he began, softly, after they had talked of all the things except that which was nearest to the hearts of both.
Thorburn's
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From this reading ON the last night of Eustace Thorburn’s abode in his uncle’s lodgings, the two men sat very late, talking earnestly, the elder watching the face of the younger with more than usual tenderness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I dare say the future seems a little dark to you, dear lad,” he began, softly, after they had talked of all the things except that which was nearest to the hearts of both.
truisms
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From this reading “I won’t try to comfort you with the usual philosophical truisms about the foolishness of youthful fancies.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading “I won’t try to comfort you with the usual philosophical truisms about the foolishness of youthful fancies.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading ON the last night of Eustace Thorburn’s abode in his uncle’s lodgings, the two men sat very late, talking earnestly, the elder watching the face of the younger with more than usual tenderness.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading ON the last night of Eustace Thorburn’s abode in his uncle’s lodgings, the two men sat very late, talking earnestly, the elder watching the face of the younger with more than usual tenderness.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading ON the last night of Eustace Thorburn’s abode in his uncle’s lodgings, the two men sat very late, talking earnestly, the elder watching the face of the younger with more than usual tenderness.
vanitas
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From this reading I won’t preach the _vanitas vanitatum_ of worn-out middle age to hoping, dreaming, despairing youth.
vanitatum
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From this reading I won’t preach the _vanitas vanitatum_ of worn-out middle age to hoping, dreaming, despairing youth.
precisely as stated
From this reading ON the last night of Eustace Thorburn’s abode in his uncle’s lodgings, the two men sat very late, talking earnestly, the elder watching the face of the younger with more than usual tenderness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I dare say the future seems a little dark to you, dear lad,” he began, softly, after they had talked of all the things except that which was nearest to the hearts of both.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading ON the last night of Eustace Thorburn’s abode in his uncle’s lodgings, the two men sat very late, talking earnestly, the elder watching the face of the younger with more than usual tenderness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “I dare say the future seems a little dark to you, dear lad,” he began, softly, after they had talked of all the things except that which was nearest to the hearts of both.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ON the last night of Eustace Thorburn’s abode in his uncle’s lodgings, the two men sat very late, talking earnestly, the elder watching the face of the younger with more than usual tenderness.
won't
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From this reading “I won’t try to comfort you with the usual philosophical truisms about the foolishness of youthful fancies.
worn-outadjective
used until no longer useful
From this reading I won’t preach the _vanitas vanitatum_ of worn-out middle age to hoping, dreaming, despairing youth.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I dare say the future seems a little dark to you, dear lad,” he began, softly, after they had talked of all the things except that which was nearest to the hearts of both.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading ON the last night of Eustace Thorburn’s abode in his uncle’s lodgings, the two men sat very late, talking earnestly, the elder watching the face of the younger with more than usual tenderness.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading I won’t preach the _vanitas vanitatum_ of worn-out middle age to hoping, dreaming, despairing youth.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading “I won’t try to comfort you with the usual philosophical truisms about the foolishness of youthful fancies.
