used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It may be remembered that a certain letter written by Mr Vansittart to Godfrey Harland, and left by that gentleman in his coat pocket, was the means by which Iris discovered his intention to desert her.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He only visited his home on one occasion after that evening, and then the excitement of his new prospects, and the necessity of keeping up appearances to deceive his wife, had prevented his discovering his loss.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It may be remembered that a certain letter written by Mr Vansittart to Godfrey Harland, and left by that gentleman in his coat pocket, was the means by which Iris discovered his intention to desert her.
appearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He only visited his home on one occasion after that evening, and then the excitement of his new prospects, and the necessity of keeping up appearances to deceive his wife, had prevented his discovering his loss.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It may be remembered that a certain letter written by Mr Vansittart to Godfrey Harland, and left by that gentleman in his coat pocket, was the means by which Iris discovered his intention to desert her.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Iris had preserved the paper carefully, and brought it with her on board the _Pandora_.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Iris had preserved the paper carefully, and brought it with her on board the _Pandora_.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It may be remembered that a certain letter written by Mr Vansittart to Godfrey Harland, and left by that gentleman in his coat pocket, was the means by which Iris discovered his intention to desert her.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Iris had preserved the paper carefully, and brought it with her on board the _Pandora_.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It may be remembered that a certain letter written by Mr Vansittart to Godfrey Harland, and left by that gentleman in his coat pocket, was the means by which Iris discovered his intention to desert her.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading It may be remembered that a certain letter written by Mr Vansittart to Godfrey Harland, and left by that gentleman in his coat pocket, was the means by which Iris discovered his intention to desert her.
deceiveverbUS /dɪˈsiːv/
be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading He only visited his home on one occasion after that evening, and then the excitement of his new prospects, and the necessity of keeping up appearances to deceive his wife, had prevented his discovering his loss.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading It may be remembered that a certain letter written by Mr Vansittart to Godfrey Harland, and left by that gentleman in his coat pocket, was the means by which Iris discovered his intention to desert her.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading It may be remembered that a certain letter written by Mr Vansittart to Godfrey Harland, and left by that gentleman in his coat pocket, was the means by which Iris discovered his intention to desert her.
discoveringverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading He only visited his home on one occasion after that evening, and then the excitement of his new prospects, and the necessity of keeping up appearances to deceive his wife, had prevented his discovering his loss.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He only visited his home on one occasion after that evening, and then the excitement of his new prospects, and the necessity of keeping up appearances to deceive his wife, had prevented his discovering his loss.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading He only visited his home on one occasion after that evening, and then the excitement of his new prospects, and the necessity of keeping up appearances to deceive his wife, had prevented his discovering his loss.
a man of refinement
From this reading It may be remembered that a certain letter written by Mr Vansittart to Godfrey Harland, and left by that gentleman in his coat pocket, was the means by which Iris discovered his intention to desert her.
Godfrey
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From this reading It may be remembered that a certain letter written by Mr Vansittart to Godfrey Harland, and left by that gentleman in his coat pocket, was the means by which Iris discovered his intention to desert her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Strange to say, Harland had never missed the letter.
Harland
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From this reading It may be remembered that a certain letter written by Mr Vansittart to Godfrey Harland, and left by that gentleman in his coat pocket, was the means by which Iris discovered his intention to desert her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He only visited his home on one occasion after that evening, and then the excitement of his new prospects, and the necessity of keeping up appearances to deceive his wife, had prevented his discovering his loss.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It may be remembered that a certain letter written by Mr Vansittart to Godfrey Harland, and left by that gentleman in his coat pocket, was the means by which Iris discovered his intention to desert her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It may be remembered that a certain letter written by Mr Vansittart to Godfrey Harland, and left by that gentleman in his coat pocket, was the means by which Iris discovered his intention to desert her.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He only visited his home on one occasion after that evening, and then the excitement of his new prospects, and the necessity of keeping up appearances to deceive his wife, had prevented his discovering his loss.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It may be remembered that a certain letter written by Mr Vansittart to Godfrey Harland, and left by that gentleman in his coat pocket, was the means by which Iris discovered his intention to desert her.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It may be remembered that a certain letter written by Mr Vansittart to Godfrey Harland, and left by that gentleman in his coat pocket, was the means by which Iris discovered his intention to desert her.
IrisnounUS /ˈaɪrəs/
plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
From this reading It may be remembered that a certain letter written by Mr Vansittart to Godfrey Harland, and left by that gentleman in his coat pocket, was the means by which Iris discovered his intention to desert her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may be remembered that a certain letter written by Mr Vansittart to Godfrey Harland, and left by that gentleman in his coat pocket, was the means by which Iris discovered his intention to desert her.
conformity or harmony
From this reading He only visited his home on one occasion after that evening, and then the excitement of his new prospects, and the necessity of keeping up appearances to deceive his wife, had prevented his discovering his loss.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It may be remembered that a certain letter written by Mr Vansittart to Godfrey Harland, and left by that gentleman in his coat pocket, was the means by which Iris discovered his intention to desert her.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading THE LETTER.
something that is lost
From this reading He only visited his home on one occasion after that evening, and then the excitement of his new prospects, and the necessity of keeping up appearances to deceive his wife, had prevented his discovering his loss.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may be remembered that a certain letter written by Mr Vansittart to Godfrey Harland, and left by that gentleman in his coat pocket, was the means by which Iris discovered his intention to desert her.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading It may be remembered that a certain letter written by Mr Vansittart to Godfrey Harland, and left by that gentleman in his coat pocket, was the means by which Iris discovered his intention to desert her.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading Strange to say, Harland had never missed the letter.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It may be remembered that a certain letter written by Mr Vansittart to Godfrey Harland, and left by that gentleman in his coat pocket, was the means by which Iris discovered his intention to desert her.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading He only visited his home on one occasion after that evening, and then the excitement of his new prospects, and the necessity of keeping up appearances to deceive his wife, had prevented his discovering his loss.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Strange to say, Harland had never missed the letter.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He only visited his home on one occasion after that evening, and then the excitement of his new prospects, and the necessity of keeping up appearances to deceive his wife, had prevented his discovering his loss.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading He only visited his home on one occasion after that evening, and then the excitement of his new prospects, and the necessity of keeping up appearances to deceive his wife, had prevented his discovering his loss.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He only visited his home on one occasion after that evening, and then the excitement of his new prospects, and the necessity of keeping up appearances to deceive his wife, had prevented his discovering his loss.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He only visited his home on one occasion after that evening, and then the excitement of his new prospects, and the necessity of keeping up appearances to deceive his wife, had prevented his discovering his loss.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He only visited his home on one occasion after that evening, and then the excitement of his new prospects, and the necessity of keeping up appearances to deceive his wife, had prevented his discovering his loss.
and nothing more
From this reading He only visited his home on one occasion after that evening, and then the excitement of his new prospects, and the necessity of keeping up appearances to deceive his wife, had prevented his discovering his loss.
PandoranounUS /pænˈdɔːrə/
(Greek mythology) the first woman; created by Hephaestus on orders from Zeus who presented her to Epimetheus along with a box filled with evils
From this reading Iris had preserved the paper carefully, and brought it with her on board the _Pandora_.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Iris had preserved the paper carefully, and brought it with her on board the _Pandora_.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading It may be remembered that a certain letter written by Mr Vansittart to Godfrey Harland, and left by that gentleman in his coat pocket, was the means by which Iris discovered his intention to desert her.
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading Iris had preserved the paper carefully, and brought it with her on board the _Pandora_.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading He only visited his home on one occasion after that evening, and then the excitement of his new prospects, and the necessity of keeping up appearances to deceive his wife, had prevented his discovering his loss.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading He only visited his home on one occasion after that evening, and then the excitement of his new prospects, and the necessity of keeping up appearances to deceive his wife, had prevented his discovering his loss.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading It may be remembered that a certain letter written by Mr Vansittart to Godfrey Harland, and left by that gentleman in his coat pocket, was the means by which Iris discovered his intention to desert her.
express in words
From this reading Strange to say, Harland had never missed the letter.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Strange to say, Harland had never missed the letter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It may be remembered that a certain letter written by Mr Vansittart to Godfrey Harland, and left by that gentleman in his coat pocket, was the means by which Iris discovered his intention to desert her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LETTER.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He only visited his home on one occasion after that evening, and then the excitement of his new prospects, and the necessity of keeping up appearances to deceive his wife, had prevented his discovering his loss.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It may be remembered that a certain letter written by Mr Vansittart to Godfrey Harland, and left by that gentleman in his coat pocket, was the means by which Iris discovered his intention to desert her.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He only visited his home on one occasion after that evening, and then the excitement of his new prospects, and the necessity of keeping up appearances to deceive his wife, had prevented his discovering his loss.
Vansittart
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It may be remembered that a certain letter written by Mr Vansittart to Godfrey Harland, and left by that gentleman in his coat pocket, was the means by which Iris discovered his intention to desert her.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He only visited his home on one occasion after that evening, and then the excitement of his new prospects, and the necessity of keeping up appearances to deceive his wife, had prevented his discovering his loss.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It may be remembered that a certain letter written by Mr Vansittart to Godfrey Harland, and left by that gentleman in his coat pocket, was the means by which Iris discovered his intention to desert her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It may be remembered that a certain letter written by Mr Vansittart to Godfrey Harland, and left by that gentleman in his coat pocket, was the means by which Iris discovered his intention to desert her.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He only visited his home on one occasion after that evening, and then the excitement of his new prospects, and the necessity of keeping up appearances to deceive his wife, had prevented his discovering his loss.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Iris had preserved the paper carefully, and brought it with her on board the _Pandora_.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading It may be remembered that a certain letter written by Mr Vansittart to Godfrey Harland, and left by that gentleman in his coat pocket, was the means by which Iris discovered his intention to desert her.
