(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 "But sweeter still than this, than these, than all, Is first and passionate love: it stands alone."--BYRON.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "But sweeter still than this, than these, than all, Is first and passionate love: it stands alone."--BYRON.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "But sweeter still than this, than these, than all, Is first and passionate love: it stands alone."--BYRON.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Next day is born, lives, grows, deepens; and, as the first cold breath of even declares itself, Dorian rides down the avenue that leads to Gowran.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Miss Peyton is not at home (he has asked first for her, as in duty bound), and Miss Broughton is in the grounds somewhere.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Miss Peyton is not at home (he has asked first for her, as in duty bound), and Miss Broughton is in the grounds somewhere.
a line of approach
From this reading Next day is born, lives, grows, deepens; and, as the first cold breath of even declares itself, Dorian rides down the avenue that leads to Gowran.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The man offers warmly to discover her and bring her back to the house to receive Mr. Branscombe; but this Mr. Branscombe will not permit.
brought into existence
From this reading Next day is born, lives, grows, deepens; and, as the first cold breath of even declares itself, Dorian rides down the avenue that leads to Gowran.
confined by bonds
From this reading Miss Peyton is not at home (he has asked first for her, as in duty bound), and Miss Broughton is in the grounds somewhere.
Branscombe
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From this reading The man offers warmly to discover her and bring her back to the house to receive Mr. Branscombe; but this Mr. Branscombe will not permit.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Next day is born, lives, grows, deepens; and, as the first cold breath of even declares itself, Dorian rides down the avenue that leads to Gowran.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The man offers warmly to discover her and bring her back to the house to receive Mr. Branscombe; but this Mr. Branscombe will not permit.
Broughton
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From this reading Miss Peyton is not at home (he has asked first for her, as in duty bound), and Miss Broughton is in the grounds somewhere.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But sweeter still than this, than these, than all, Is first and passionate love: it stands alone."--BYRON.
BYRONnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading "But sweeter still than this, than these, than all, Is first and passionate love: it stands alone."--BYRON.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Next day is born, lives, grows, deepens; and, as the first cold breath of even declares itself, Dorian rides down the avenue that leads to Gowran.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Next day is born, lives, grows, deepens; and, as the first cold breath of even declares itself, Dorian rides down the avenue that leads to Gowran.
declaresverbUS /dɪˈklerz/
third-person singular of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading Next day is born, lives, grows, deepens; and, as the first cold breath of even declares itself, Dorian rides down the avenue that leads to Gowran.
deepensverbUS /ˈdiːpənz/
third-person singular of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading Next day is born, lives, grows, deepens; and, as the first cold breath of even declares itself, Dorian rides down the avenue that leads to Gowran.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading The man offers warmly to discover her and bring her back to the house to receive Mr. Branscombe; but this Mr. Branscombe will not permit.
DoriannounUS /ˈdɔːriən/
a member of one of four linguistic divisions of the prehistoric Greeks
From this reading Next day is born, lives, grows, deepens; and, as the first cold breath of even declares itself, Dorian rides down the avenue that leads to Gowran.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Next day is born, lives, grows, deepens; and, as the first cold breath of even declares itself, Dorian rides down the avenue that leads to Gowran.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Miss Peyton is not at home (he has asked first for her, as in duty bound), and Miss Broughton is in the grounds somewhere.
divisible by two
From this reading Next day is born, lives, grows, deepens; and, as the first cold breath of even declares itself, Dorian rides down the avenue that leads to Gowran.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "But sweeter still than this, than these, than all, Is first and passionate love: it stands alone."--BYRON.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Miss Peyton is not at home (he has asked first for her, as in duty bound), and Miss Broughton is in the grounds somewhere.
Gowran
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From this reading Next day is born, lives, grows, deepens; and, as the first cold breath of even declares itself, Dorian rides down the avenue that leads to Gowran.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Miss Peyton is not at home (he has asked first for her, as in duty bound), and Miss Broughton is in the grounds somewhere.
growsverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Next day is born, lives, grows, deepens; and, as the first cold breath of even declares itself, Dorian rides down the avenue that leads to Gowran.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Peyton is not at home (he has asked first for her, as in duty bound), and Miss Broughton is in the grounds somewhere.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Peyton is not at home (he has asked first for her, as in duty bound), and Miss Broughton is in the grounds somewhere.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Peyton is not at home (he has asked first for her, as in duty bound), and Miss Broughton is in the grounds somewhere.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Miss Peyton is not at home (he has asked first for her, as in duty bound), and Miss Broughton is in the grounds somewhere.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The man offers warmly to discover her and bring her back to the house to receive Mr. Branscombe; but this Mr. Branscombe will not permit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Miss Peyton is not at home (he has asked first for her, as in duty bound), and Miss Broughton is in the grounds somewhere.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But sweeter still than this, than these, than all, Is first and passionate love: it stands alone."--BYRON.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "But sweeter still than this, than these, than all, Is first and passionate love: it stands alone."--BYRON.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Next day is born, lives, grows, deepens; and, as the first cold breath of even declares itself, Dorian rides down the avenue that leads to Gowran.
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading Next day is born, lives, grows, deepens; and, as the first cold breath of even declares itself, Dorian rides down the avenue that leads to Gowran.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Next day is born, lives, grows, deepens; and, as the first cold breath of even declares itself, Dorian rides down the avenue that leads to Gowran.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "But sweeter still than this, than these, than all, Is first and passionate love: it stands alone."--BYRON.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man offers warmly to discover her and bring her back to the house to receive Mr. Branscombe; but this Mr. Branscombe will not permit.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Peyton is not at home (he has asked first for her, as in duty bound), and Miss Broughton is in the grounds somewhere.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The man offers warmly to discover her and bring her back to the house to receive Mr. Branscombe; but this Mr. Branscombe will not permit.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next day is born, lives, grows, deepens; and, as the first cold breath of even declares itself, Dorian rides down the avenue that leads to Gowran.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Miss Peyton is not at home (he has asked first for her, as in duty bound), and Miss Broughton is in the grounds somewhere.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Next day is born, lives, grows, deepens; and, as the first cold breath of even declares itself, Dorian rides down the avenue that leads to Gowran.
offersnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/
plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering
From this reading The man offers warmly to discover her and bring her back to the house to receive Mr. Branscombe; but this Mr. Branscombe will not permit.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading "But sweeter still than this, than these, than all, Is first and passionate love: it stands alone."--BYRON.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading The man offers warmly to discover her and bring her back to the house to receive Mr. Branscombe; but this Mr. Branscombe will not permit.
Peyton
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From this reading Miss Peyton is not at home (he has asked first for her, as in duty bound), and Miss Broughton is in the grounds somewhere.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading The man offers warmly to discover her and bring her back to the house to receive Mr. Branscombe; but this Mr. Branscombe will not permit.
ridesnounUS /raɪdz/
plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)
From this reading Next day is born, lives, grows, deepens; and, as the first cold breath of even declares itself, Dorian rides down the avenue that leads to Gowran.
in or at or to some place
From this reading Miss Peyton is not at home (he has asked first for her, as in duty bound), and Miss Broughton is in the grounds somewhere.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading "But sweeter still than this, than these, than all, Is first and passionate love: it stands alone."--BYRON.
not in physical motion
From this reading "But sweeter still than this, than these, than all, Is first and passionate love: it stands alone."--BYRON.
sweeteradjectiveUS /ˈswiːtər/
comparative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading "But sweeter still than this, than these, than all, Is first and passionate love: it stands alone."--BYRON.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "But sweeter still than this, than these, than all, Is first and passionate love: it stands alone."--BYRON.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Next day is born, lives, grows, deepens; and, as the first cold breath of even declares itself, Dorian rides down the avenue that leads to Gowran.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Next day is born, lives, grows, deepens; and, as the first cold breath of even declares itself, Dorian rides down the avenue that leads to Gowran.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "But sweeter still than this, than these, than all, Is first and passionate love: it stands alone."--BYRON.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "But sweeter still than this, than these, than all, Is first and passionate love: it stands alone."--BYRON.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Next day is born, lives, grows, deepens; and, as the first cold breath of even declares itself, Dorian rides down the avenue that leads to Gowran.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading This is vague.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading The man offers warmly to discover her and bring her back to the house to receive Mr. Branscombe; but this Mr. Branscombe will not permit.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The man offers warmly to discover her and bring her back to the house to receive Mr. Branscombe; but this Mr. Branscombe will not permit.
