used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Gorman O'Shea had gone to dinner with about as heavy a misfortune as could well befall him, so far as his future in life was concerned.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Gorman O'Shea had gone to dinner with about as heavy a misfortune as could well befall him, so far as his future in life was concerned.
after-life
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From this reading This is the theory of the young, and differs terribly from the experiences of after-life.
how long something has existed
From this reading AN EVENING IN THE DRAWING-ROOM The fatalism of youth, unlike that of age, is all rose-coloured.
(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 AN EVENING IN THE DRAWING-ROOM The fatalism of youth, unlike that of age, is all rose-coloured.
allowancenounUS /əˈlaʊəns/
an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)
From this reading All he looked forward to and hoped for was lost to him: the aunt who, for so many years, had stood to him in place of all family, had suddenly thrown him off, and declared that she would see him no more; the allowance she had hitherto given him withdrawn, it was impossible he could continue to hold his place in his regiment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EVENING IN THE DRAWING-ROOM The fatalism of youth, unlike that of age, is all rose-coloured.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That which is coming, and is decreed to come, cannot be very disagreeable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Gorman O'Shea had gone to dinner with about as heavy a misfortune as could well befall him, so far as his future in life was concerned.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading All he looked forward to and hoped for was lost to him: the aunt who, for so many years, had stood to him in place of all family, had suddenly thrown him off, and declared that she would see him no more; the allowance she had hitherto given him withdrawn, it was impossible he could continue to hold his place in his regiment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That which is coming, and is decreed to come, cannot be very disagreeable.
befallverbUS /bɪˈfɔːl/
become of; happen to
From this reading Gorman O'Shea had gone to dinner with about as heavy a misfortune as could well befall him, so far as his future in life was concerned.
cannot
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From this reading That which is coming, and is decreed to come, cannot be very disagreeable.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading That which is coming, and is decreed to come, cannot be very disagreeable.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading That which is coming, and is decreed to come, cannot be very disagreeable.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Gorman O'Shea had gone to dinner with about as heavy a misfortune as could well befall him, so far as his future in life was concerned.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading All he looked forward to and hoped for was lost to him: the aunt who, for so many years, had stood to him in place of all family, had suddenly thrown him off, and declared that she would see him no more; the allowance she had hitherto given him withdrawn, it was impossible he could continue to hold his place in his regiment.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Gorman O'Shea had gone to dinner with about as heavy a misfortune as could well befall him, so far as his future in life was concerned.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading All he looked forward to and hoped for was lost to him: the aunt who, for so many years, had stood to him in place of all family, had suddenly thrown him off, and declared that she would see him no more; the allowance she had hitherto given him withdrawn, it was impossible he could continue to hold his place in his regiment.
decreedadjectiveUS /dɪˈkriːd/
fixed or established especially by order or command
From this reading That which is coming, and is decreed to come, cannot be very disagreeable.
differsverbUS /ˈdɪfərz/
third-person singular of “differ” — be different
From this reading This is the theory of the young, and differs terribly from the experiences of after-life.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Gorman O'Shea had gone to dinner with about as heavy a misfortune as could well befall him, so far as his future in life was concerned.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading That which is coming, and is decreed to come, cannot be very disagreeable.
DRAWING-ROOM
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From this reading AN EVENING IN THE DRAWING-ROOM The fatalism of youth, unlike that of age, is all rose-coloured.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading AN EVENING IN THE DRAWING-ROOM The fatalism of youth, unlike that of age, is all rose-coloured.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading This is the theory of the young, and differs terribly from the experiences of after-life.
a social unit living together
From this reading All he looked forward to and hoped for was lost to him: the aunt who, for so many years, had stood to him in place of all family, had suddenly thrown him off, and declared that she would see him no more; the allowance she had hitherto given him withdrawn, it was impossible he could continue to hold his place in his regiment.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Gorman O'Shea had gone to dinner with about as heavy a misfortune as could well befall him, so far as his future in life was concerned.
fatalismnounUS /ˈfeɪtəlɪzəm/
a submissive mental attitude resulting from acceptance of the doctrine that everything that happens is predetermined and inevitable
From this reading AN EVENING IN THE DRAWING-ROOM The fatalism of youth, unlike that of age, is all rose-coloured.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All he looked forward to and hoped for was lost to him: the aunt who, for so many years, had stood to him in place of all family, had suddenly thrown him off, and declared that she would see him no more; the allowance she had hitherto given him withdrawn, it was impossible he could continue to hold his place in his regiment.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading All he looked forward to and hoped for was lost to him: the aunt who, for so many years, had stood to him in place of all family, had suddenly thrown him off, and declared that she would see him no more; the allowance she had hitherto given him withdrawn, it was impossible he could continue to hold his place in his regiment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This is the theory of the young, and differs terribly from the experiences of after-life.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Gorman O'Shea had gone to dinner with about as heavy a misfortune as could well befall him, so far as his future in life was concerned.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading All he looked forward to and hoped for was lost to him: the aunt who, for so many years, had stood to him in place of all family, had suddenly thrown him off, and declared that she would see him no more; the allowance she had hitherto given him withdrawn, it was impossible he could continue to hold his place in his regiment.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Gorman O'Shea had gone to dinner with about as heavy a misfortune as could well befall him, so far as his future in life was concerned.
Gorman
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From this reading Gorman O'Shea had gone to dinner with about as heavy a misfortune as could well befall him, so far as his future in life was concerned.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Gorman O'Shea had gone to dinner with about as heavy a misfortune as could well befall him, so far as his future in life was concerned.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All he looked forward to and hoped for was lost to him: the aunt who, for so many years, had stood to him in place of all family, had suddenly thrown him off, and declared that she would see him no more; the allowance she had hitherto given him withdrawn, it was impossible he could continue to hold his place in his regiment.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Gorman O'Shea had gone to dinner with about as heavy a misfortune as could well befall him, so far as his future in life was concerned.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Gorman O'Shea had gone to dinner with about as heavy a misfortune as could well befall him, so far as his future in life was concerned.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gorman O'Shea had gone to dinner with about as heavy a misfortune as could well befall him, so far as his future in life was concerned.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading All he looked forward to and hoped for was lost to him: the aunt who, for so many years, had stood to him in place of all family, had suddenly thrown him off, and declared that she would see him no more; the allowance she had hitherto given him withdrawn, it was impossible he could continue to hold his place in his regiment.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading All he looked forward to and hoped for was lost to him: the aunt who, for so many years, had stood to him in place of all family, had suddenly thrown him off, and declared that she would see him no more; the allowance she had hitherto given him withdrawn, it was impossible he could continue to hold his place in his regiment.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading All he looked forward to and hoped for was lost to him: the aunt who, for so many years, had stood to him in place of all family, had suddenly thrown him off, and declared that she would see him no more; the allowance she had hitherto given him withdrawn, it was impossible he could continue to hold his place in his regiment.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading All he looked forward to and hoped for was lost to him: the aunt who, for so many years, had stood to him in place of all family, had suddenly thrown him off, and declared that she would see him no more; the allowance she had hitherto given him withdrawn, it was impossible he could continue to hold his place in his regiment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN EVENING IN THE DRAWING-ROOM The fatalism of youth, unlike that of age, is all rose-coloured.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN EVENING IN THE DRAWING-ROOM The fatalism of youth, unlike that of age, is all rose-coloured.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All he looked forward to and hoped for was lost to him: the aunt who, for so many years, had stood to him in place of all family, had suddenly thrown him off, and declared that she would see him no more; the allowance she had hitherto given him withdrawn, it was impossible he could continue to hold his place in his regiment.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Gorman O'Shea had gone to dinner with about as heavy a misfortune as could well befall him, so far as his future in life was concerned.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading All he looked forward to and hoped for was lost to him: the aunt who, for so many years, had stood to him in place of all family, had suddenly thrown him off, and declared that she would see him no more; the allowance she had hitherto given him withdrawn, it was impossible he could continue to hold his place in his regiment.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading All he looked forward to and hoped for was lost to him: the aunt who, for so many years, had stood to him in place of all family, had suddenly thrown him off, and declared that she would see him no more; the allowance she had hitherto given him withdrawn, it was impossible he could continue to hold his place in his regiment.
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 All he looked forward to and hoped for was lost to him: the aunt who, for so many years, had stood to him in place of all family, had suddenly thrown him off, and declared that she would see him no more; the allowance she had hitherto given him withdrawn, it was impossible he could continue to hold his place in his regiment.
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading Gorman O'Shea had gone to dinner with about as heavy a misfortune as could well befall him, so far as his future in life was concerned.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading All he looked forward to and hoped for was lost to him: the aunt who, for so many years, had stood to him in place of all family, had suddenly thrown him off, and declared that she would see him no more; the allowance she had hitherto given him withdrawn, it was impossible he could continue to hold his place in his regiment.
not any; not one
From this reading All he looked forward to and hoped for was lost to him: the aunt who, for so many years, had stood to him in place of all family, had suddenly thrown him off, and declared that she would see him no more; the allowance she had hitherto given him withdrawn, it was impossible he could continue to hold his place in his regiment.
O'Shea
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From this reading Gorman O'Shea had gone to dinner with about as heavy a misfortune as could well befall him, so far as his future in life was concerned.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN EVENING IN THE DRAWING-ROOM The fatalism of youth, unlike that of age, is all rose-coloured.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading All he looked forward to and hoped for was lost to him: the aunt who, for so many years, had stood to him in place of all family, had suddenly thrown him off, and declared that she would see him no more; the allowance she had hitherto given him withdrawn, it was impossible he could continue to hold his place in his regiment.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading All he looked forward to and hoped for was lost to him: the aunt who, for so many years, had stood to him in place of all family, had suddenly thrown him off, and declared that she would see him no more; the allowance she had hitherto given him withdrawn, it was impossible he could continue to hold his place in his regiment.
regimentverbUS /ˈredʒəmənt/
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading All he looked forward to and hoped for was lost to him: the aunt who, for so many years, had stood to him in place of all family, had suddenly thrown him off, and declared that she would see him no more; the allowance she had hitherto given him withdrawn, it was impossible he could continue to hold his place in his regiment.
rose-coloured
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From this reading AN EVENING IN THE DRAWING-ROOM The fatalism of youth, unlike that of age, is all rose-coloured.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading All he looked forward to and hoped for was lost to him: the aunt who, for so many years, had stood to him in place of all family, had suddenly thrown him off, and declared that she would see him no more; the allowance she had hitherto given him withdrawn, it was impossible he could continue to hold his place in his regiment.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All he looked forward to and hoped for was lost to him: the aunt who, for so many years, had stood to him in place of all family, had suddenly thrown him off, and declared that she would see him no more; the allowance she had hitherto given him withdrawn, it was impossible he could continue to hold his place in his regiment.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Gorman O'Shea had gone to dinner with about as heavy a misfortune as could well befall him, so far as his future in life was concerned.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading All he looked forward to and hoped for was lost to him: the aunt who, for so many years, had stood to him in place of all family, had suddenly thrown him off, and declared that she would see him no more; the allowance she had hitherto given him withdrawn, it was impossible he could continue to hold his place in his regiment.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading All he looked forward to and hoped for was lost to him: the aunt who, for so many years, had stood to him in place of all family, had suddenly thrown him off, and declared that she would see him no more; the allowance she had hitherto given him withdrawn, it was impossible he could continue to hold his place in his regiment.
terriblyadverbUS /ˈterəbli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading This is the theory of the young, and differs terribly from the experiences of after-life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN EVENING IN THE DRAWING-ROOM The fatalism of youth, unlike that of age, is all rose-coloured.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN EVENING IN THE DRAWING-ROOM The fatalism of youth, unlike that of age, is all rose-coloured.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading This is the theory of the young, and differs terribly from the experiences of after-life.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is the theory of the young, and differs terribly from the experiences of after-life.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading All he looked forward to and hoped for was lost to him: the aunt who, for so many years, had stood to him in place of all family, had suddenly thrown him off, and declared that she would see him no more; the allowance she had hitherto given him withdrawn, it was impossible he could continue to hold his place in his regiment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That which is coming, and is decreed to come, cannot be very disagreeable.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading AN EVENING IN THE DRAWING-ROOM The fatalism of youth, unlike that of age, is all rose-coloured.
precisely as stated
From this reading That which is coming, and is decreed to come, cannot be very disagreeable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gorman O'Shea had gone to dinner with about as heavy a misfortune as could well befall him, so far as his future in life was concerned.
(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 Gorman O'Shea had gone to dinner with about as heavy a misfortune as could well befall him, so far as his future in life was concerned.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That which is coming, and is decreed to come, cannot be very disagreeable.
which person or people
From this reading All he looked forward to and hoped for was lost to him: the aunt who, for so many years, had stood to him in place of all family, had suddenly thrown him off, and declared that she would see him no more; the allowance she had hitherto given him withdrawn, it was impossible he could continue to hold his place in his regiment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Gorman O'Shea had gone to dinner with about as heavy a misfortune as could well befall him, so far as his future in life was concerned.
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading All he looked forward to and hoped for was lost to him: the aunt who, for so many years, had stood to him in place of all family, had suddenly thrown him off, and declared that she would see him no more; the allowance she had hitherto given him withdrawn, it was impossible he could continue to hold his place in his regiment.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading All he looked forward to and hoped for was lost to him: the aunt who, for so many years, had stood to him in place of all family, had suddenly thrown him off, and declared that she would see him no more; the allowance she had hitherto given him withdrawn, it was impossible he could continue to hold his place in his regiment.
a late time of life
From this reading All he looked forward to and hoped for was lost to him: the aunt who, for so many years, had stood to him in place of all family, had suddenly thrown him off, and declared that she would see him no more; the allowance she had hitherto given him withdrawn, it was impossible he could continue to hold his place in his regiment.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading This is the theory of the young, and differs terribly from the experiences of after-life.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading AN EVENING IN THE DRAWING-ROOM The fatalism of youth, unlike that of age, is all rose-coloured.
