touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Fortunate is the man who may count upon one sympathetic listener, too deeply interested in his most ordinary experiences for boredom; prepared to take his side (with or without justification) against the world.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading HOW IT HAPPENED Mark Driver, on returning from the carpet-purchasing expedition, spent the evening alone in his Weymouth Street rooms.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had not the least intention to go near Golfney Place the following day, and every word he had spoken during the walk home with Carrissima was precisely true.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he sat smoking his pipe that night, he smiled to remember Carrissima at the numerous warehouses she had visited, and his thoughts wandered back over the many years of their friendship.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As he sat smoking his pipe that night, he smiled to remember Carrissima at the numerous warehouses she had visited, and his thoughts wandered back over the many years of their friendship.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As he sat smoking his pipe that night, he smiled to remember Carrissima at the numerous warehouses she had visited, and his thoughts wandered back over the many years of their friendship.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He believed he could never live happily without her!
boredomnounUS /ˈbɔːrdəm/
the feeling of being bored by something tedious
From this reading Fortunate is the man who may count upon one sympathetic listener, too deeply interested in his most ordinary experiences for boredom; prepared to take his side (with or without justification) against the world.
carpet-purchasing
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From this reading HOW IT HAPPENED Mark Driver, on returning from the carpet-purchasing expedition, spent the evening alone in his Weymouth Street rooms.
Carrissima
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From this reading He had not the least intention to go near Golfney Place the following day, and every word he had spoken during the walk home with Carrissima was precisely true.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He believed he could never live happily without her!
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Fortunate is the man who may count upon one sympathetic listener, too deeply interested in his most ordinary experiences for boredom; prepared to take his side (with or without justification) against the world.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He had not the least intention to go near Golfney Place the following day, and every word he had spoken during the walk home with Carrissima was precisely true.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Fortunate is the man who may count upon one sympathetic listener, too deeply interested in his most ordinary experiences for boredom; prepared to take his side (with or without justification) against the world.
DrivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading HOW IT HAPPENED Mark Driver, on returning from the carpet-purchasing expedition, spent the evening alone in his Weymouth Street rooms.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He had not the least intention to go near Golfney Place the following day, and every word he had spoken during the walk home with Carrissima was precisely true.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading HOW IT HAPPENED Mark Driver, on returning from the carpet-purchasing expedition, spent the evening alone in his Weymouth Street rooms.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He had not the least intention to go near Golfney Place the following day, and every word he had spoken during the walk home with Carrissima was precisely true.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading HOW IT HAPPENED Mark Driver, on returning from the carpet-purchasing expedition, spent the evening alone in his Weymouth Street rooms.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Fortunate is the man who may count upon one sympathetic listener, too deeply interested in his most ordinary experiences for boredom; prepared to take his side (with or without justification) against the world.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading He had not the least intention to go near Golfney Place the following day, and every word he had spoken during the walk home with Carrissima was precisely true.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fortunate is the man who may count upon one sympathetic listener, too deeply interested in his most ordinary experiences for boredom; prepared to take his side (with or without justification) against the world.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading Fortunate is the man who may count upon one sympathetic listener, too deeply interested in his most ordinary experiences for boredom; prepared to take his side (with or without justification) against the world.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading As he sat smoking his pipe that night, he smiled to remember Carrissima at the numerous warehouses she had visited, and his thoughts wandered back over the many years of their friendship.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading HOW IT HAPPENED Mark Driver, on returning from the carpet-purchasing expedition, spent the evening alone in his Weymouth Street rooms.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He had not the least intention to go near Golfney Place the following day, and every word he had spoken during the walk home with Carrissima was precisely true.
Golfney
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From this reading He had not the least intention to go near Golfney Place the following day, and every word he had spoken during the walk home with Carrissima was precisely true.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had not the least intention to go near Golfney Place the following day, and every word he had spoken during the walk home with Carrissima was precisely true.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading HOW IT HAPPENED Mark Driver, on returning from the carpet-purchasing expedition, spent the evening alone in his Weymouth Street rooms.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading He believed he could never live happily without her!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had not the least intention to go near Golfney Place the following day, and every word he had spoken during the walk home with Carrissima was precisely true.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He believed he could never live happily without her!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW IT HAPPENED Mark Driver, on returning from the carpet-purchasing expedition, spent the evening alone in his Weymouth Street rooms.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He had not the least intention to go near Golfney Place the following day, and every word he had spoken during the walk home with Carrissima was precisely true.
HOW
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From this reading HOW IT HAPPENED Mark Driver, on returning from the carpet-purchasing expedition, spent the evening alone in his Weymouth Street rooms.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOW IT HAPPENED Mark Driver, on returning from the carpet-purchasing expedition, spent the evening alone in his Weymouth Street rooms.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He had not the least intention to go near Golfney Place the following day, and every word he had spoken during the walk home with Carrissima was precisely true.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Fortunate is the man who may count upon one sympathetic listener, too deeply interested in his most ordinary experiences for boredom; prepared to take his side (with or without justification) against the world.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fortunate is the man who may count upon one sympathetic listener, too deeply interested in his most ordinary experiences for boredom; prepared to take his side (with or without justification) against the world.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HOW IT HAPPENED Mark Driver, on returning from the carpet-purchasing expedition, spent the evening alone in his Weymouth Street rooms.
justificationnounUS /ˌdʒʌstəfəˈkeɪʃən/
something (such as a fact or circumstance) that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary
From this reading Fortunate is the man who may count upon one sympathetic listener, too deeply interested in his most ordinary experiences for boredom; prepared to take his side (with or without justification) against the world.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had not the least intention to go near Golfney Place the following day, and every word he had spoken during the walk home with Carrissima was precisely true.
listenernounUS /ˈlɪsənər/
someone who listens attentively
From this reading Fortunate is the man who may count upon one sympathetic listener, too deeply interested in his most ordinary experiences for boredom; prepared to take his side (with or without justification) against the world.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He believed he could never live happily without her!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Fortunate is the man who may count upon one sympathetic listener, too deeply interested in his most ordinary experiences for boredom; prepared to take his side (with or without justification) against the world.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading As he sat smoking his pipe that night, he smiled to remember Carrissima at the numerous warehouses she had visited, and his thoughts wandered back over the many years of their friendship.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading HOW IT HAPPENED Mark Driver, on returning from the carpet-purchasing expedition, spent the evening alone in his Weymouth Street rooms.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Fortunate is the man who may count upon one sympathetic listener, too deeply interested in his most ordinary experiences for boredom; prepared to take his side (with or without justification) against the world.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Fortunate is the man who may count upon one sympathetic listener, too deeply interested in his most ordinary experiences for boredom; prepared to take his side (with or without justification) against the world.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He had not the least intention to go near Golfney Place the following day, and every word he had spoken during the walk home with Carrissima was precisely true.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He believed he could never live happily without her!
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading As he sat smoking his pipe that night, he smiled to remember Carrissima at the numerous warehouses she had visited, and his thoughts wandered back over the many years of their friendship.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not the least intention to go near Golfney Place the following day, and every word he had spoken during the walk home with Carrissima was precisely true.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading As he sat smoking his pipe that night, he smiled to remember Carrissima at the numerous warehouses she had visited, and his thoughts wandered back over the many years of their friendship.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As he sat smoking his pipe that night, he smiled to remember Carrissima at the numerous warehouses she had visited, and his thoughts wandered back over the many years of their friendship.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HOW IT HAPPENED Mark Driver, on returning from the carpet-purchasing expedition, spent the evening alone in his Weymouth Street rooms.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Fortunate is the man who may count upon one sympathetic listener, too deeply interested in his most ordinary experiences for boredom; prepared to take his side (with or without justification) against the world.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Fortunate is the man who may count upon one sympathetic listener, too deeply interested in his most ordinary experiences for boredom; prepared to take his side (with or without justification) against the world.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Fortunate is the man who may count upon one sympathetic listener, too deeply interested in his most ordinary experiences for boredom; prepared to take his side (with or without justification) against the world.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As he sat smoking his pipe that night, he smiled to remember Carrissima at the numerous warehouses she had visited, and his thoughts wandered back over the many years of their friendship.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading As he sat smoking his pipe that night, he smiled to remember Carrissima at the numerous warehouses she had visited, and his thoughts wandered back over the many years of their friendship.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He had not the least intention to go near Golfney Place the following day, and every word he had spoken during the walk home with Carrissima was precisely true.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading He had not the least intention to go near Golfney Place the following day, and every word he had spoken during the walk home with Carrissima was precisely true.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Fortunate is the man who may count upon one sympathetic listener, too deeply interested in his most ordinary experiences for boredom; prepared to take his side (with or without justification) against the world.
To recall to mind.
From this reading As he sat smoking his pipe that night, he smiled to remember Carrissima at the numerous warehouses she had visited, and his thoughts wandered back over the many years of their friendship.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading HOW IT HAPPENED Mark Driver, on returning from the carpet-purchasing expedition, spent the evening alone in his Weymouth Street rooms.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading HOW IT HAPPENED Mark Driver, on returning from the carpet-purchasing expedition, spent the evening alone in his Weymouth Street rooms.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading As he sat smoking his pipe that night, he smiled to remember Carrissima at the numerous warehouses she had visited, and his thoughts wandered back over the many years of their friendship.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he sat smoking his pipe that night, he smiled to remember Carrissima at the numerous warehouses she had visited, and his thoughts wandered back over the many years of their friendship.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Fortunate is the man who may count upon one sympathetic listener, too deeply interested in his most ordinary experiences for boredom; prepared to take his side (with or without justification) against the world.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading As he sat smoking his pipe that night, he smiled to remember Carrissima at the numerous warehouses she had visited, and his thoughts wandered back over the many years of their friendship.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading As he sat smoking his pipe that night, he smiled to remember Carrissima at the numerous warehouses she had visited, and his thoughts wandered back over the many years of their friendship.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading HOW IT HAPPENED Mark Driver, on returning from the carpet-purchasing expedition, spent the evening alone in his Weymouth Street rooms.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading He had not the least intention to go near Golfney Place the following day, and every word he had spoken during the walk home with Carrissima was precisely true.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading HOW IT HAPPENED Mark Driver, on returning from the carpet-purchasing expedition, spent the evening alone in his Weymouth Street rooms.
sympatheticadjectiveUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading Fortunate is the man who may count upon one sympathetic listener, too deeply interested in his most ordinary experiences for boredom; prepared to take his side (with or without justification) against the world.
carry out
From this reading Fortunate is the man who may count upon one sympathetic listener, too deeply interested in his most ordinary experiences for boredom; prepared to take his side (with or without justification) against the world.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As he sat smoking his pipe that night, he smiled to remember Carrissima at the numerous warehouses she had visited, and his thoughts wandered back over the many years of their friendship.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW IT HAPPENED Mark Driver, on returning from the carpet-purchasing expedition, spent the evening alone in his Weymouth Street rooms.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As he sat smoking his pipe that night, he smiled to remember Carrissima at the numerous warehouses she had visited, and his thoughts wandered back over the many years of their friendship.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As he sat smoking his pipe that night, he smiled to remember Carrissima at the numerous warehouses she had visited, and his thoughts wandered back over the many years of their friendship.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had not the least intention to go near Golfney Place the following day, and every word he had spoken during the walk home with Carrissima was precisely true.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Fortunate is the man who may count upon one sympathetic listener, too deeply interested in his most ordinary experiences for boredom; prepared to take his side (with or without justification) against the world.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading He had not the least intention to go near Golfney Place the following day, and every word he had spoken during the walk home with Carrissima was precisely true.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Fortunate is the man who may count upon one sympathetic listener, too deeply interested in his most ordinary experiences for boredom; prepared to take his side (with or without justification) against the world.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading As he sat smoking his pipe that night, he smiled to remember Carrissima at the numerous warehouses she had visited, and his thoughts wandered back over the many years of their friendship.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading He had not the least intention to go near Golfney Place the following day, and every word he had spoken during the walk home with Carrissima was precisely true.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading As he sat smoking his pipe that night, he smiled to remember Carrissima at the numerous warehouses she had visited, and his thoughts wandered back over the many years of their friendship.
warehousesnounUS /ˈwerhaʊzɪz/
plural of “warehouse” — a storehouse for goods and merchandise
From this reading As he sat smoking his pipe that night, he smiled to remember Carrissima at the numerous warehouses she had visited, and his thoughts wandered back over the many years of their friendship.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had not the least intention to go near Golfney Place the following day, and every word he had spoken during the walk home with Carrissima was precisely true.
Weymouth
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From this reading HOW IT HAPPENED Mark Driver, on returning from the carpet-purchasing expedition, spent the evening alone in his Weymouth Street rooms.
which person or people
From this reading Fortunate is the man who may count upon one sympathetic listener, too deeply interested in his most ordinary experiences for boredom; prepared to take his side (with or without justification) against the world.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had not the least intention to go near Golfney Place the following day, and every word he had spoken during the walk home with Carrissima was precisely true.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He believed he could never live happily without her!
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading He had not the least intention to go near Golfney Place the following day, and every word he had spoken during the walk home with Carrissima was precisely true.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Fortunate is the man who may count upon one sympathetic listener, too deeply interested in his most ordinary experiences for boredom; prepared to take his side (with or without justification) against the world.
a late time of life
From this reading As he sat smoking his pipe that night, he smiled to remember Carrissima at the numerous warehouses she had visited, and his thoughts wandered back over the many years of their friendship.
