used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Besides, she had maintained a distant attitude toward him which precluded further offer of sympathy in her affairs.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Besides, she had maintained a distant attitude toward him which precluded further offer of sympathy in her affairs.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading During the previous week Miss Stevens had lodged quite near to the theatre, and there had been no occasion for his escort after the performance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two weeks passed and Joyce found himself in Hull.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was glad, then, to find at Hull that they lodged in the same street, some distance away from the Theatre Royal, so that he could propose, as a natural thing, the resumption of their former habit.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was glad, then, to find at Hull that they lodged in the same street, some distance away from the Theatre Royal, so that he could propose, as a natural thing, the resumption of their former habit.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Besides, she had maintained a distant attitude toward him which precluded further offer of sympathy in her affairs.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He was glad, then, to find at Hull that they lodged in the same street, some distance away from the Theatre Royal, so that he could propose, as a natural thing, the resumption of their former habit.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During the previous week Miss Stevens had lodged quite near to the theatre, and there had been no occasion for his escort after the performance.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, she had maintained a distant attitude toward him which precluded further offer of sympathy in her affairs.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading He was sorry for her; she seemed lonely, like himself, and, like himself, to have some inward suffering that made life bitter.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was glad, then, to find at Hull that they lodged in the same street, some distance away from the Theatre Royal, so that he could propose, as a natural thing, the resumption of their former habit.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading He was glad, then, to find at Hull that they lodged in the same street, some distance away from the Theatre Royal, so that he could propose, as a natural thing, the resumption of their former habit.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Besides, she had maintained a distant attitude toward him which precluded further offer of sympathy in her affairs.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the previous week Miss Stevens had lodged quite near to the theatre, and there had been no occasion for his escort after the performance.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading During the previous week Miss Stevens had lodged quite near to the theatre, and there had been no occasion for his escort after the performance.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He was glad, then, to find at Hull that they lodged in the same street, some distance away from the Theatre Royal, so that he could propose, as a natural thing, the resumption of their former habit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading During the previous week Miss Stevens had lodged quite near to the theatre, and there had been no occasion for his escort after the performance.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading He was glad, then, to find at Hull that they lodged in the same street, some distance away from the Theatre Royal, so that he could propose, as a natural thing, the resumption of their former habit.
set up or found
From this reading Two weeks passed and Joyce found himself in Hull.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was glad, then, to find at Hull that they lodged in the same street, some distance away from the Theatre Royal, so that he could propose, as a natural thing, the resumption of their former habit.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Besides, she had maintained a distant attitude toward him which precluded further offer of sympathy in her affairs.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading He was glad, then, to find at Hull that they lodged in the same street, some distance away from the Theatre Royal, so that he could propose, as a natural thing, the resumption of their former habit.
an established custom
From this reading He was glad, then, to find at Hull that they lodged in the same street, some distance away from the Theatre Royal, so that he could propose, as a natural thing, the resumption of their former habit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the previous week Miss Stevens had lodged quite near to the theatre, and there had been no occasion for his escort after the performance.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was sorry for her; she seemed lonely, like himself, and, like himself, to have some inward suffering that made life bitter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was sorry for her; she seemed lonely, like himself, and, like himself, to have some inward suffering that made life bitter.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Besides, she had maintained a distant attitude toward him which precluded further offer of sympathy in her affairs.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Besides, she had maintained a distant attitude toward him which precluded further offer of sympathy in her affairs.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Two weeks passed and Joyce found himself in Hull.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During the previous week Miss Stevens had lodged quite near to the theatre, and there had been no occasion for his escort after the performance.
HullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading Two weeks passed and Joyce found himself in Hull.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two weeks passed and Joyce found himself in Hull.
inwardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnwərd/
relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
From this reading He was sorry for her; she seemed lonely, like himself, and, like himself, to have some inward suffering that made life bitter.
JoycenounUS /dʒɔɪs/
influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)
From this reading Two weeks passed and Joyce found himself in Hull.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He was sorry for her; she seemed lonely, like himself, and, like himself, to have some inward suffering that made life bitter.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He was sorry for her; she seemed lonely, like himself, and, like himself, to have some inward suffering that made life bitter.
lodgedverbUS /lɑːdʒd/
past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading During the previous week Miss Stevens had lodged quite near to the theatre, and there had been no occasion for his escort after the performance.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading He was sorry for her; she seemed lonely, like himself, and, like himself, to have some inward suffering that made life bitter.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He was sorry for her; she seemed lonely, like himself, and, like himself, to have some inward suffering that made life bitter.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading Besides, she had maintained a distant attitude toward him which precluded further offer of sympathy in her affairs.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading During the previous week Miss Stevens had lodged quite near to the theatre, and there had been no occasion for his escort after the performance.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading He was glad, then, to find at Hull that they lodged in the same street, some distance away from the Theatre Royal, so that he could propose, as a natural thing, the resumption of their former habit.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading During the previous week Miss Stevens had lodged quite near to the theatre, and there had been no occasion for his escort after the performance.
not any; not one
From this reading During the previous week Miss Stevens had lodged quite near to the theatre, and there had been no occasion for his escort after the performance.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading During the previous week Miss Stevens had lodged quite near to the theatre, and there had been no occasion for his escort after the performance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Besides, she had maintained a distant attitude toward him which precluded further offer of sympathy in her affairs.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Besides, she had maintained a distant attitude toward him which precluded further offer of sympathy in her affairs.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Two weeks passed and Joyce found himself in Hull.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading During the previous week Miss Stevens had lodged quite near to the theatre, and there had been no occasion for his escort after the performance.
precludedverbUS /prɪˈkluːdɪd/
past form of “preclude” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Besides, she had maintained a distant attitude toward him which precluded further offer of sympathy in her affairs.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading During the previous week Miss Stevens had lodged quite near to the theatre, and there had been no occasion for his escort after the performance.
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading He was glad, then, to find at Hull that they lodged in the same street, some distance away from the Theatre Royal, so that he could propose, as a natural thing, the resumption of their former habit.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading During the previous week Miss Stevens had lodged quite near to the theatre, and there had been no occasion for his escort after the performance.
resumptionnounUS /rɪˈzʌmpʃən/
beginning again
From this reading He was glad, then, to find at Hull that they lodged in the same street, some distance away from the Theatre Royal, so that he could propose, as a natural thing, the resumption of their former habit.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading He was glad, then, to find at Hull that they lodged in the same street, some distance away from the Theatre Royal, so that he could propose, as a natural thing, the resumption of their former habit.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He was glad, then, to find at Hull that they lodged in the same street, some distance away from the Theatre Royal, so that he could propose, as a natural thing, the resumption of their former habit.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He was sorry for her; she seemed lonely, like himself, and, like himself, to have some inward suffering that made life bitter.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Besides, she had maintained a distant attitude toward him which precluded further offer of sympathy in her affairs.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was glad, then, to find at Hull that they lodged in the same street, some distance away from the Theatre Royal, so that he could propose, as a natural thing, the resumption of their former habit.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He was sorry for her; she seemed lonely, like himself, and, like himself, to have some inward suffering that made life bitter.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading He was sorry for her; she seemed lonely, like himself, and, like himself, to have some inward suffering that made life bitter.
StevensnounUS /ˈstiːvənz/
United States psychologist and psychophysicist who proposed Stevens' power law to replace Fechner's law (1906-1973)
From this reading During the previous week Miss Stevens had lodged quite near to the theatre, and there had been no occasion for his escort after the performance.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He was glad, then, to find at Hull that they lodged in the same street, some distance away from the Theatre Royal, so that he could propose, as a natural thing, the resumption of their former habit.
a state of acute pain
From this reading He was sorry for her; she seemed lonely, like himself, and, like himself, to have some inward suffering that made life bitter.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Besides, she had maintained a distant attitude toward him which precluded further offer of sympathy in her affairs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was sorry for her; she seemed lonely, like himself, and, like himself, to have some inward suffering that made life bitter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the previous week Miss Stevens had lodged quite near to the theatre, and there had been no occasion for his escort after the performance.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading During the previous week Miss Stevens had lodged quite near to the theatre, and there had been no occasion for his escort after the performance.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He was glad, then, to find at Hull that they lodged in the same street, some distance away from the Theatre Royal, so that he could propose, as a natural thing, the resumption of their former habit.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He was glad, then, to find at Hull that they lodged in the same street, some distance away from the Theatre Royal, so that he could propose, as a natural thing, the resumption of their former habit.
in or at that place or location
From this reading During the previous week Miss Stevens had lodged quite near to the theatre, and there had been no occasion for his escort after the performance.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was glad, then, to find at Hull that they lodged in the same street, some distance away from the Theatre Royal, so that he could propose, as a natural thing, the resumption of their former habit.
a special situation
From this reading He was glad, then, to find at Hull that they lodged in the same street, some distance away from the Theatre Royal, so that he could propose, as a natural thing, the resumption of their former habit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the previous week Miss Stevens had lodged quite near to the theatre, and there had been no occasion for his escort after the performance.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Besides, she had maintained a distant attitude toward him which precluded further offer of sympathy in her affairs.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two weeks passed and Joyce found himself in Hull.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was sorry for her; she seemed lonely, like himself, and, like himself, to have some inward suffering that made life bitter.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading During the previous week Miss Stevens had lodged quite near to the theatre, and there had been no occasion for his escort after the performance.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Two weeks passed and Joyce found himself in Hull.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Besides, she had maintained a distant attitude toward him which precluded further offer of sympathy in her affairs.
