used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DEATH OF RIP Although Dr. Levillier's visit to Victoria Street had been such a painful one, he had no intention whatever of letting the two young men drift away out of his acquaintance.
accusationnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/
a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading He wanted especially to be with them in public places, and to see for himself, if possible, whether Cuckoo's accusation against Valentine were true.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading THE DEATH OF RIP Although Dr. Levillier's visit to Victoria Street had been such a painful one, he had no intention whatever of letting the two young men drift away out of his acquaintance.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He wanted especially to be with them in public places, and to see for himself, if possible, whether Cuckoo's accusation against Valentine were true.
aloofadjectiveUS /əˈluːf/
remote in manner
From this reading But did Valentine, this new, strange Valentine, lead him, or merely go with him, or stand aloof smiling at him and letting him take his own way like a foolish boy?
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE DEATH OF RIP Although Dr. Levillier's visit to Victoria Street had been such a painful one, he had no intention whatever of letting the two young men drift away out of his acquaintance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He wanted especially to be with them in public places, and to see for himself, if possible, whether Cuckoo's accusation against Valentine were true.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But did Valentine, this new, strange Valentine, lead him, or merely go with him, or stand aloof smiling at him and letting him take his own way like a foolish boy?
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE DEATH OF RIP Although Dr. Levillier's visit to Victoria Street had been such a painful one, he had no intention whatever of letting the two young men drift away out of his acquaintance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He wanted especially to be with them in public places, and to see for himself, if possible, whether Cuckoo's accusation against Valentine were true.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE DEATH OF RIP Although Dr. Levillier's visit to Victoria Street had been such a painful one, he had no intention whatever of letting the two young men drift away out of his acquaintance.
a youthful male person
From this reading But did Valentine, this new, strange Valentine, lead him, or merely go with him, or stand aloof smiling at him and letting him take his own way like a foolish boy?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But did Valentine, this new, strange Valentine, lead him, or merely go with him, or stand aloof smiling at him and letting him take his own way like a foolish boy?
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading That a frightful change had taken place in Julian's life, and that he was rapidly sinking in a slough of wholly inordinate dissipation was clear enough.
rid of obstructions
From this reading That a frightful change had taken place in Julian's life, and that he was rapidly sinking in a slough of wholly inordinate dissipation was clear enough.
Cuckoo'snounUS /ˈkuːkuːz/
possessive form of “cuckoo” — a man who is a stupid incompetent fool
From this reading He wanted especially to be with them in public places, and to see for himself, if possible, whether Cuckoo's accusation against Valentine were true.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading THE DEATH OF RIP Although Dr. Levillier's visit to Victoria Street had been such a painful one, he had no intention whatever of letting the two young men drift away out of his acquaintance.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading That question the doctor must decide for himself.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But did Valentine, this new, strange Valentine, lead him, or merely go with him, or stand aloof smiling at him and letting him take his own way like a foolish boy?
dissipationnounUS /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/
breaking up and scattering by dispersion
From this reading That a frightful change had taken place in Julian's life, and that he was rapidly sinking in a slough of wholly inordinate dissipation was clear enough.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading That question the doctor must decide for himself.
Dr
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From this reading THE DEATH OF RIP Although Dr. Levillier's visit to Victoria Street had been such a painful one, he had no intention whatever of letting the two young men drift away out of his acquaintance.
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading THE DEATH OF RIP Although Dr. Levillier's visit to Victoria Street had been such a painful one, he had no intention whatever of letting the two young men drift away out of his acquaintance.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading That a frightful change had taken place in Julian's life, and that he was rapidly sinking in a slough of wholly inordinate dissipation was clear enough.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading He wanted especially to be with them in public places, and to see for himself, if possible, whether Cuckoo's accusation against Valentine were true.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading But did Valentine, this new, strange Valentine, lead him, or merely go with him, or stand aloof smiling at him and letting him take his own way like a foolish boy?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He wanted especially to be with them in public places, and to see for himself, if possible, whether Cuckoo's accusation against Valentine were true.
frightfuladjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtfəl/
provoking horror
From this reading That a frightful change had taken place in Julian's life, and that he was rapidly sinking in a slough of wholly inordinate dissipation was clear enough.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But did Valentine, this new, strange Valentine, lead him, or merely go with him, or stand aloof smiling at him and letting him take his own way like a foolish boy?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE DEATH OF RIP Although Dr. Levillier's visit to Victoria Street had been such a painful one, he had no intention whatever of letting the two young men drift away out of his acquaintance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE DEATH OF RIP Although Dr. Levillier's visit to Victoria Street had been such a painful one, he had no intention whatever of letting the two young men drift away out of his acquaintance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But did Valentine, this new, strange Valentine, lead him, or merely go with him, or stand aloof smiling at him and letting him take his own way like a foolish boy?
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He wanted especially to be with them in public places, and to see for himself, if possible, whether Cuckoo's accusation against Valentine were true.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE DEATH OF RIP Although Dr. Levillier's visit to Victoria Street had been such a painful one, he had no intention whatever of letting the two young men drift away out of his acquaintance.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He wanted especially to be with them in public places, and to see for himself, if possible, whether Cuckoo's accusation against Valentine were true.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He wanted especially to be with them in public places, and to see for himself, if possible, whether Cuckoo's accusation against Valentine were true.
inordinateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnɔːrdənɪt/
beyond normal limits
From this reading That a frightful change had taken place in Julian's life, and that he was rapidly sinking in a slough of wholly inordinate dissipation was clear enough.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading THE DEATH OF RIP Although Dr. Levillier's visit to Victoria Street had been such a painful one, he had no intention whatever of letting the two young men drift away out of his acquaintance.
Julian's
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From this reading That a frightful change had taken place in Julian's life, and that he was rapidly sinking in a slough of wholly inordinate dissipation was clear enough.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading But did Valentine, this new, strange Valentine, lead him, or merely go with him, or stand aloof smiling at him and letting him take his own way like a foolish boy?
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading THE DEATH OF RIP Although Dr. Levillier's visit to Victoria Street had been such a painful one, he had no intention whatever of letting the two young men drift away out of his acquaintance.
Levillier's
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From this reading THE DEATH OF RIP Although Dr. Levillier's visit to Victoria Street had been such a painful one, he had no intention whatever of letting the two young men drift away out of his acquaintance.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading That a frightful change had taken place in Julian's life, and that he was rapidly sinking in a slough of wholly inordinate dissipation was clear enough.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But did Valentine, this new, strange Valentine, lead him, or merely go with him, or stand aloof smiling at him and letting him take his own way like a foolish boy?
the force of workers available
From this reading THE DEATH OF RIP Although Dr. Levillier's visit to Victoria Street had been such a painful one, he had no intention whatever of letting the two young men drift away out of his acquaintance.
and nothing more
From this reading But did Valentine, this new, strange Valentine, lead him, or merely go with him, or stand aloof smiling at him and letting him take his own way like a foolish boy?
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading That question the doctor must decide for himself.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But did Valentine, this new, strange Valentine, lead him, or merely go with him, or stand aloof smiling at him and letting him take his own way like a foolish boy?
not any; not one
From this reading THE DEATH OF RIP Although Dr. Levillier's visit to Victoria Street had been such a painful one, he had no intention whatever of letting the two young men drift away out of his acquaintance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DEATH OF RIP Although Dr. Levillier's visit to Victoria Street had been such a painful one, he had no intention whatever of letting the two young men drift away out of his acquaintance.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE DEATH OF RIP Although Dr. Levillier's visit to Victoria Street had been such a painful one, he had no intention whatever of letting the two young men drift away out of his acquaintance.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But did Valentine, this new, strange Valentine, lead him, or merely go with him, or stand aloof smiling at him and letting him take his own way like a foolish boy?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE DEATH OF RIP Although Dr. Levillier's visit to Victoria Street had been such a painful one, he had no intention whatever of letting the two young men drift away out of his acquaintance.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But did Valentine, this new, strange Valentine, lead him, or merely go with him, or stand aloof smiling at him and letting him take his own way like a foolish boy?
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading THE DEATH OF RIP Although Dr. Levillier's visit to Victoria Street had been such a painful one, he had no intention whatever of letting the two young men drift away out of his acquaintance.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading That a frightful change had taken place in Julian's life, and that he was rapidly sinking in a slough of wholly inordinate dissipation was clear enough.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He wanted especially to be with them in public places, and to see for himself, if possible, whether Cuckoo's accusation against Valentine were true.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He wanted especially to be with them in public places, and to see for himself, if possible, whether Cuckoo's accusation against Valentine were true.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading He wanted especially to be with them in public places, and to see for himself, if possible, whether Cuckoo's accusation against Valentine were true.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading That question the doctor must decide for himself.
with speed
From this reading That a frightful change had taken place in Julian's life, and that he was rapidly sinking in a slough of wholly inordinate dissipation was clear enough.
RIPverbUS /rɪp/
tear or be torn violently
From this reading THE DEATH OF RIP Although Dr. Levillier's visit to Victoria Street had been such a painful one, he had no intention whatever of letting the two young men drift away out of his acquaintance.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He wanted especially to be with them in public places, and to see for himself, if possible, whether Cuckoo's accusation against Valentine were true.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading That a frightful change had taken place in Julian's life, and that he was rapidly sinking in a slough of wholly inordinate dissipation was clear enough.
sloughnounUS /slʌf/
necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass
From this reading That a frightful change had taken place in Julian's life, and that he was rapidly sinking in a slough of wholly inordinate dissipation was clear enough.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading But did Valentine, this new, strange Valentine, lead him, or merely go with him, or stand aloof smiling at him and letting him take his own way like a foolish boy?
be standing; be upright
From this reading But did Valentine, this new, strange Valentine, lead him, or merely go with him, or stand aloof smiling at him and letting him take his own way like a foolish boy?
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading But did Valentine, this new, strange Valentine, lead him, or merely go with him, or stand aloof smiling at him and letting him take his own way like a foolish boy?
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE DEATH OF RIP Although Dr. Levillier's visit to Victoria Street had been such a painful one, he had no intention whatever of letting the two young men drift away out of his acquaintance.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading THE DEATH OF RIP Although Dr. Levillier's visit to Victoria Street had been such a painful one, he had no intention whatever of letting the two young men drift away out of his acquaintance.
carry out
From this reading But did Valentine, this new, strange Valentine, lead him, or merely go with him, or stand aloof smiling at him and letting him take his own way like a foolish boy?
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading That a frightful change had taken place in Julian's life, and that he was rapidly sinking in a slough of wholly inordinate dissipation was clear enough.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That a frightful change had taken place in Julian's life, and that he was rapidly sinking in a slough of wholly inordinate dissipation was clear enough.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEATH OF RIP Although Dr. Levillier's visit to Victoria Street had been such a painful one, he had no intention whatever of letting the two young men drift away out of his acquaintance.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He wanted especially to be with them in public places, and to see for himself, if possible, whether Cuckoo's accusation against Valentine were true.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But did Valentine, this new, strange Valentine, lead him, or merely go with him, or stand aloof smiling at him and letting him take his own way like a foolish boy?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DEATH OF RIP Although Dr. Levillier's visit to Victoria Street had been such a painful one, he had no intention whatever of letting the two young men drift away out of his acquaintance.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading He wanted especially to be with them in public places, and to see for himself, if possible, whether Cuckoo's accusation against Valentine were true.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE DEATH OF RIP Although Dr. Levillier's visit to Victoria Street had been such a painful one, he had no intention whatever of letting the two young men drift away out of his acquaintance.
ValentinenounUS /ˈvæləntaɪn/
a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day
From this reading He wanted especially to be with them in public places, and to see for himself, if possible, whether Cuckoo's accusation against Valentine were true.
VictorianounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading THE DEATH OF RIP Although Dr. Levillier's visit to Victoria Street had been such a painful one, he had no intention whatever of letting the two young men drift away out of his acquaintance.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading THE DEATH OF RIP Although Dr. Levillier's visit to Victoria Street had been such a painful one, he had no intention whatever of letting the two young men drift away out of his acquaintance.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He wanted especially to be with them in public places, and to see for himself, if possible, whether Cuckoo's accusation against Valentine were true.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That a frightful change had taken place in Julian's life, and that he was rapidly sinking in a slough of wholly inordinate dissipation was clear enough.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But did Valentine, this new, strange Valentine, lead him, or merely go with him, or stand aloof smiling at him and letting him take his own way like a foolish boy?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He wanted especially to be with them in public places, and to see for himself, if possible, whether Cuckoo's accusation against Valentine were true.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading THE DEATH OF RIP Although Dr. Levillier's visit to Victoria Street had been such a painful one, he had no intention whatever of letting the two young men drift away out of his acquaintance.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He wanted especially to be with them in public places, and to see for himself, if possible, whether Cuckoo's accusation against Valentine were true.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading That a frightful change had taken place in Julian's life, and that he was rapidly sinking in a slough of wholly inordinate dissipation was clear enough.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He wanted especially to be with them in public places, and to see for himself, if possible, whether Cuckoo's accusation against Valentine were true.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE DEATH OF RIP Although Dr. Levillier's visit to Victoria Street had been such a painful one, he had no intention whatever of letting the two young men drift away out of his acquaintance.
