used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I only know that I must follow after my own thinking, and after a desire which is not to be satisfied with dreams, even though they be"--the boy appeared to search for a comparison, then, smiling, said,--"as resplendent as rubies of the Orient."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I only know that I must follow after my own thinking, and after a desire which is not to be satisfied with dreams, even though they be"--the boy appeared to search for a comparison, then, smiling, said,--"as resplendent as rubies of the Orient."
(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 So Miramon said, "Then do you go your way, and if you do not encounter the author and destroyer of us all it will be well for you, and if you do encounter him that too will be well in that it is his wish."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So Miramon said, "Then do you go your way, and if you do not encounter the author and destroyer of us all it will be well for you, and if you do encounter him that too will be well in that it is his wish."
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "I only know that I must follow after my own thinking, and after a desire which is not to be satisfied with dreams, even though they be"--the boy appeared to search for a comparison, then, smiling, said,--"as resplendent as rubies of the Orient."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I only know that I must follow after my own thinking, and after a desire which is not to be satisfied with dreams, even though they be"--the boy appeared to search for a comparison, then, smiling, said,--"as resplendent as rubies of the Orient."
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading So Miramon said, "Then do you go your way, and if you do not encounter the author and destroyer of us all it will be well for you, and if you do encounter him that too will be well in that it is his wish."
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading "I neither seek nor avoid him," Manuel replied.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading So Miramon said, "Then do you go your way, and if you do not encounter the author and destroyer of us all it will be well for you, and if you do encounter him that too will be well in that it is his wish."
propose a payment
From this reading Thereafter Manuel bid farewell to Miramon and Miramon's fine wife, and Manuel descended from marvelous Vraidex with his plain-featured Niafer, quite contentedly.
a youthful male person
From this reading "I only know that I must follow after my own thinking, and after a desire which is not to be satisfied with dreams, even though they be"--the boy appeared to search for a comparison, then, smiling, said,--"as resplendent as rubies of the Orient."
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading "I only know that I must follow after my own thinking, and after a desire which is not to be satisfied with dreams, even though they be"--the boy appeared to search for a comparison, then, smiling, said,--"as resplendent as rubies of the Orient."
contentedlyadverbUS /kənˈtentədli/
with equanimity
From this reading Thereafter Manuel bid farewell to Miramon and Miramon's fine wife, and Manuel descended from marvelous Vraidex with his plain-featured Niafer, quite contentedly.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Thereafter Manuel bid farewell to Miramon and Miramon's fine wife, and Manuel descended from marvelous Vraidex with his plain-featured Niafer, quite contentedly.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading "I only know that I must follow after my own thinking, and after a desire which is not to be satisfied with dreams, even though they be"--the boy appeared to search for a comparison, then, smiling, said,--"as resplendent as rubies of the Orient."
destroyernounUS /dɪˈstrɔɪər/
a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship
From this reading So Miramon said, "Then do you go your way, and if you do not encounter the author and destroyer of us all it will be well for you, and if you do encounter him that too will be well in that it is his wish."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading So Miramon said, "Then do you go your way, and if you do not encounter the author and destroyer of us all it will be well for you, and if you do encounter him that too will be well in that it is his wish."
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading "I only know that I must follow after my own thinking, and after a desire which is not to be satisfied with dreams, even though they be"--the boy appeared to search for a comparison, then, smiling, said,--"as resplendent as rubies of the Orient."
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading So Miramon said, "Then do you go your way, and if you do not encounter the author and destroyer of us all it will be well for you, and if you do encounter him that too will be well in that it is his wish."
divisible by two
From this reading "I only know that I must follow after my own thinking, and after a desire which is not to be satisfied with dreams, even though they be"--the boy appeared to search for a comparison, then, smiling, said,--"as resplendent as rubies of the Orient."
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading Thereafter Manuel bid farewell to Miramon and Miramon's fine wife, and Manuel descended from marvelous Vraidex with his plain-featured Niafer, quite contentedly.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Thereafter Manuel bid farewell to Miramon and Miramon's fine wife, and Manuel descended from marvelous Vraidex with his plain-featured Niafer, quite contentedly.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "I only know that I must follow after my own thinking, and after a desire which is not to be satisfied with dreams, even though they be"--the boy appeared to search for a comparison, then, smiling, said,--"as resplendent as rubies of the Orient."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So Miramon said, "Then do you go your way, and if you do not encounter the author and destroyer of us all it will be well for you, and if you do encounter him that too will be well in that it is his wish."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Thereafter Manuel bid farewell to Miramon and Miramon's fine wife, and Manuel descended from marvelous Vraidex with his plain-featured Niafer, quite contentedly.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So Miramon said, "Then do you go your way, and if you do not encounter the author and destroyer of us all it will be well for you, and if you do encounter him that too will be well in that it is his wish."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading For happiness went with them, if for no great way.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading For happiness went with them, if for no great way.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So Miramon said, "Then do you go your way, and if you do not encounter the author and destroyer of us all it will be well for you, and if you do encounter him that too will be well in that it is his wish."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So Miramon said, "Then do you go your way, and if you do not encounter the author and destroyer of us all it will be well for you, and if you do encounter him that too will be well in that it is his wish."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I neither seek nor avoid him," Manuel replied.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading So Miramon said, "Then do you go your way, and if you do not encounter the author and destroyer of us all it will be well for you, and if you do encounter him that too will be well in that it is his wish."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So Miramon said, "Then do you go your way, and if you do not encounter the author and destroyer of us all it will be well for you, and if you do encounter him that too will be well in that it is his wish."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So Miramon said, "Then do you go your way, and if you do not encounter the author and destroyer of us all it will be well for you, and if you do encounter him that too will be well in that it is his wish."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So Miramon said, "Then do you go your way, and if you do not encounter the author and destroyer of us all it will be well for you, and if you do encounter him that too will be well in that it is his wish."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I only know that I must follow after my own thinking, and after a desire which is not to be satisfied with dreams, even though they be"--the boy appeared to search for a comparison, then, smiling, said,--"as resplendent as rubies of the Orient."
Manuel
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From this reading "I neither seek nor avoid him," Manuel replied.
marvelousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Thereafter Manuel bid farewell to Miramon and Miramon's fine wife, and Manuel descended from marvelous Vraidex with his plain-featured Niafer, quite contentedly.
Miramon
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From this reading So Miramon said, "Then do you go your way, and if you do not encounter the author and destroyer of us all it will be well for you, and if you do encounter him that too will be well in that it is his wish."
Miramon's
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From this reading Thereafter Manuel bid farewell to Miramon and Miramon's fine wife, and Manuel descended from marvelous Vraidex with his plain-featured Niafer, quite contentedly.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I only know that I must follow after my own thinking, and after a desire which is not to be satisfied with dreams, even though they be"--the boy appeared to search for a comparison, then, smiling, said,--"as resplendent as rubies of the Orient."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I only know that I must follow after my own thinking, and after a desire which is not to be satisfied with dreams, even though they be"--the boy appeared to search for a comparison, then, smiling, said,--"as resplendent as rubies of the Orient."
not one and not the other of two
From this reading "I neither seek nor avoid him," Manuel replied.
Niafer
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From this reading Thereafter Manuel bid farewell to Miramon and Miramon's fine wife, and Manuel descended from marvelous Vraidex with his plain-featured Niafer, quite contentedly.
not any; not one
From this reading For happiness went with them, if for no great way.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "I neither seek nor avoid him," Manuel replied.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So Miramon said, "Then do you go your way, and if you do not encounter the author and destroyer of us all it will be well for you, and if you do encounter him that too will be well in that it is his wish."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So Miramon said, "Then do you go your way, and if you do not encounter the author and destroyer of us all it will be well for you, and if you do encounter him that too will be well in that it is his wish."
and nothing more
From this reading "I only know that I must follow after my own thinking, and after a desire which is not to be satisfied with dreams, even though they be"--the boy appeared to search for a comparison, then, smiling, said,--"as resplendent as rubies of the Orient."
OrientverbUS /ˈɔːrient/
be oriented
From this reading "I only know that I must follow after my own thinking, and after a desire which is not to be satisfied with dreams, even though they be"--the boy appeared to search for a comparison, then, smiling, said,--"as resplendent as rubies of the Orient."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "I only know that I must follow after my own thinking, and after a desire which is not to be satisfied with dreams, even though they be"--the boy appeared to search for a comparison, then, smiling, said,--"as resplendent as rubies of the Orient."
plain-featured
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From this reading Thereafter Manuel bid farewell to Miramon and Miramon's fine wife, and Manuel descended from marvelous Vraidex with his plain-featured Niafer, quite contentedly.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Thereafter Manuel bid farewell to Miramon and Miramon's fine wife, and Manuel descended from marvelous Vraidex with his plain-featured Niafer, quite contentedly.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I neither seek nor avoid him," Manuel replied.
resplendentadjectiveUS /riˈsplendənt/
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading "I only know that I must follow after my own thinking, and after a desire which is not to be satisfied with dreams, even though they be"--the boy appeared to search for a comparison, then, smiling, said,--"as resplendent as rubies of the Orient."
rubiesnounUS /ˈruːbiz/
plural of “ruby” — a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading "I only know that I must follow after my own thinking, and after a desire which is not to be satisfied with dreams, even though they be"--the boy appeared to search for a comparison, then, smiling, said,--"as resplendent as rubies of the Orient."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading So Miramon said, "Then do you go your way, and if you do not encounter the author and destroyer of us all it will be well for you, and if you do encounter him that too will be well in that it is his wish."
filled with satisfaction
From this reading "I only know that I must follow after my own thinking, and after a desire which is not to be satisfied with dreams, even though they be"--the boy appeared to search for a comparison, then, smiling, said,--"as resplendent as rubies of the Orient."
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading "I only know that I must follow after my own thinking, and after a desire which is not to be satisfied with dreams, even though they be"--the boy appeared to search for a comparison, then, smiling, said,--"as resplendent as rubies of the Orient."
try to get or reach
From this reading "I neither seek nor avoid him," Manuel replied.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "I only know that I must follow after my own thinking, and after a desire which is not to be satisfied with dreams, even though they be"--the boy appeared to search for a comparison, then, smiling, said,--"as resplendent as rubies of the Orient."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So Miramon said, "Then do you go your way, and if you do not encounter the author and destroyer of us all it will be well for you, and if you do encounter him that too will be well in that it is his wish."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So Miramon said, "Then do you go your way, and if you do not encounter the author and destroyer of us all it will be well for you, and if you do encounter him that too will be well in that it is his wish."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So Miramon said, "Then do you go your way, and if you do not encounter the author and destroyer of us all it will be well for you, and if you do encounter him that too will be well in that it is his wish."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For happiness went with them, if for no great way.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading So Miramon said, "Then do you go your way, and if you do not encounter the author and destroyer of us all it will be well for you, and if you do encounter him that too will be well in that it is his wish."
ThereafteradverbUS /ðeˈræftər/
from that time on
From this reading Thereafter Manuel bid farewell to Miramon and Miramon's fine wife, and Manuel descended from marvelous Vraidex with his plain-featured Niafer, quite contentedly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I only know that I must follow after my own thinking, and after a desire which is not to be satisfied with dreams, even though they be"--the boy appeared to search for a comparison, then, smiling, said,--"as resplendent as rubies of the Orient."
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading "I only know that I must follow after my own thinking, and after a desire which is not to be satisfied with dreams, even though they be"--the boy appeared to search for a comparison, then, smiling, said,--"as resplendent as rubies of the Orient."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "I only know that I must follow after my own thinking, and after a desire which is not to be satisfied with dreams, even though they be"--the boy appeared to search for a comparison, then, smiling, said,--"as resplendent as rubies of the Orient."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I only know that I must follow after my own thinking, and after a desire which is not to be satisfied with dreams, even though they be"--the boy appeared to search for a comparison, then, smiling, said,--"as resplendent as rubies of the Orient."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading So Miramon said, "Then do you go your way, and if you do not encounter the author and destroyer of us all it will be well for you, and if you do encounter him that too will be well in that it is his wish."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So Miramon said, "Then do you go your way, and if you do not encounter the author and destroyer of us all it will be well for you, and if you do encounter him that too will be well in that it is his wish."
Vraidex
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From this reading Thereafter Manuel bid farewell to Miramon and Miramon's fine wife, and Manuel descended from marvelous Vraidex with his plain-featured Niafer, quite contentedly.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading So Miramon said, "Then do you go your way, and if you do not encounter the author and destroyer of us all it will be well for you, and if you do encounter him that too will be well in that it is his wish."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading So Miramon said, "Then do you go your way, and if you do not encounter the author and destroyer of us all it will be well for you, and if you do encounter him that too will be well in that it is his wish."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading For happiness went with them, if for no great way.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I only know that I must follow after my own thinking, and after a desire which is not to be satisfied with dreams, even though they be"--the boy appeared to search for a comparison, then, smiling, said,--"as resplendent as rubies of the Orient."
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Thereafter Manuel bid farewell to Miramon and Miramon's fine wife, and Manuel descended from marvelous Vraidex with his plain-featured Niafer, quite contentedly.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading So Miramon said, "Then do you go your way, and if you do not encounter the author and destroyer of us all it will be well for you, and if you do encounter him that too will be well in that it is his wish."
hope for; have a wish
From this reading So Miramon said, "Then do you go your way, and if you do not encounter the author and destroyer of us all it will be well for you, and if you do encounter him that too will be well in that it is his wish."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I only know that I must follow after my own thinking, and after a desire which is not to be satisfied with dreams, even though they be"--the boy appeared to search for a comparison, then, smiling, said,--"as resplendent as rubies of the Orient."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading So Miramon said, "Then do you go your way, and if you do not encounter the author and destroyer of us all it will be well for you, and if you do encounter him that too will be well in that it is his wish."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading So Miramon said, "Then do you go your way, and if you do not encounter the author and destroyer of us all it will be well for you, and if you do encounter him that too will be well in that it is his wish."
