used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was not a large world that was interested in the disruption of Sidney Hinchford's love engagement; two old men at Camberwell, and a needlewoman, might almost constitute it in this instance.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It shows an interest in the latest news, and turns from its account-books for awhile to know how it came about that Damon and Phyllis could not agree upon "proprieties," and thought that it was better to part, for good and aye, than to settle down for good as man and wife.
account-books
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From this reading It shows an interest in the latest news, and turns from its account-books for awhile to know how it came about that Damon and Phyllis could not agree upon "proprieties," and thought that it was better to part, for good and aye, than to settle down for good as man and wife.
anew
From this reading Having learned the news, remarked upon the pity that it was, or the best thing that could happen for _her_ or for _him_, the world goes upon its course again, and the story is as old as the hills before the leading characters have got over their first heart-pangs.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading The dry, matter-of-fact world, with its face to business and its back to romance, is still interested in love-matters, and passingly agitated by the sudden disruption of any love-engagement.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading It shows an interest in the latest news, and turns from its account-books for awhile to know how it came about that Damon and Phyllis could not agree upon "proprieties," and thought that it was better to part, for good and aye, than to settle down for good as man and wife.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was not a large world that was interested in the disruption of Sidney Hinchford's love engagement; two old men at Camberwell, and a needlewoman, might almost constitute it in this instance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNAVAILING EFFORT.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The dry, matter-of-fact world, with its face to business and its back to romance, is still interested in love-matters, and passingly agitated by the sudden disruption of any love-engagement.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The dry, matter-of-fact world, with its face to business and its back to romance, is still interested in love-matters, and passingly agitated by the sudden disruption of any love-engagement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It shows an interest in the latest news, and turns from its account-books for awhile to know how it came about that Damon and Phyllis could not agree upon "proprieties," and thought that it was better to part, for good and aye, than to settle down for good as man and wife.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was not a large world that was interested in the disruption of Sidney Hinchford's love engagement; two old men at Camberwell, and a needlewoman, might almost constitute it in this instance.
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading It shows an interest in the latest news, and turns from its account-books for awhile to know how it came about that Damon and Phyllis could not agree upon "proprieties," and thought that it was better to part, for good and aye, than to settle down for good as man and wife.
aye
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From this reading It shows an interest in the latest news, and turns from its account-books for awhile to know how it came about that Damon and Phyllis could not agree upon "proprieties," and thought that it was better to part, for good and aye, than to settle down for good as man and wife.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The dry, matter-of-fact world, with its face to business and its back to romance, is still interested in love-matters, and passingly agitated by the sudden disruption of any love-engagement.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Having learned the news, remarked upon the pity that it was, or the best thing that could happen for _her_ or for _him_, the world goes upon its course again, and the story is as old as the hills before the leading characters have got over their first heart-pangs.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Having learned the news, remarked upon the pity that it was, or the best thing that could happen for _her_ or for _him_, the world goes upon its course again, and the story is as old as the hills before the leading characters have got over their first heart-pangs.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It shows an interest in the latest news, and turns from its account-books for awhile to know how it came about that Damon and Phyllis could not agree upon "proprieties," and thought that it was better to part, for good and aye, than to settle down for good as man and wife.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The dry, matter-of-fact world, with its face to business and its back to romance, is still interested in love-matters, and passingly agitated by the sudden disruption of any love-engagement.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The dry, matter-of-fact world, with its face to business and its back to romance, is still interested in love-matters, and passingly agitated by the sudden disruption of any love-engagement.
Camberwell
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From this reading It was not a large world that was interested in the disruption of Sidney Hinchford's love engagement; two old men at Camberwell, and a needlewoman, might almost constitute it in this instance.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It shows an interest in the latest news, and turns from its account-books for awhile to know how it came about that Damon and Phyllis could not agree upon "proprieties," and thought that it was better to part, for good and aye, than to settle down for good as man and wife.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Having learned the news, remarked upon the pity that it was, or the best thing that could happen for _her_ or for _him_, the world goes upon its course again, and the story is as old as the hills before the leading characters have got over their first heart-pangs.
constituteverbUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːt/
form or compose
From this reading It was not a large world that was interested in the disruption of Sidney Hinchford's love engagement; two old men at Camberwell, and a needlewoman, might almost constitute it in this instance.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It shows an interest in the latest news, and turns from its account-books for awhile to know how it came about that Damon and Phyllis could not agree upon "proprieties," and thought that it was better to part, for good and aye, than to settle down for good as man and wife.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Having learned the news, remarked upon the pity that it was, or the best thing that could happen for _her_ or for _him_, the world goes upon its course again, and the story is as old as the hills before the leading characters have got over their first heart-pangs.
DamonnounUS /ˈdeɪmən/
the friend of Phintias who pledged his life that Phintias would return (4th century BC)
From this reading It shows an interest in the latest news, and turns from its account-books for awhile to know how it came about that Damon and Phyllis could not agree upon "proprieties," and thought that it was better to part, for good and aye, than to settle down for good as man and wife.
disruptionnounUS /dɪsˈrʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading The dry, matter-of-fact world, with its face to business and its back to romance, is still interested in love-matters, and passingly agitated by the sudden disruption of any love-engagement.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It shows an interest in the latest news, and turns from its account-books for awhile to know how it came about that Damon and Phyllis could not agree upon "proprieties," and thought that it was better to part, for good and aye, than to settle down for good as man and wife.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading The dry, matter-of-fact world, with its face to business and its back to romance, is still interested in love-matters, and passingly agitated by the sudden disruption of any love-engagement.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading AN UNAVAILING EFFORT.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading It was not a large world that was interested in the disruption of Sidney Hinchford's love engagement; two old men at Camberwell, and a needlewoman, might almost constitute it in this instance.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The dry, matter-of-fact world, with its face to business and its back to romance, is still interested in love-matters, and passingly agitated by the sudden disruption of any love-engagement.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Having learned the news, remarked upon the pity that it was, or the best thing that could happen for _her_ or for _him_, the world goes upon its course again, and the story is as old as the hills before the leading characters have got over their first heart-pangs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It shows an interest in the latest news, and turns from its account-books for awhile to know how it came about that Damon and Phyllis could not agree upon "proprieties," and thought that it was better to part, for good and aye, than to settle down for good as man and wife.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It shows an interest in the latest news, and turns from its account-books for awhile to know how it came about that Damon and Phyllis could not agree upon "proprieties," and thought that it was better to part, for good and aye, than to settle down for good as man and wife.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Having learned the news, remarked upon the pity that it was, or the best thing that could happen for _her_ or for _him_, the world goes upon its course again, and the story is as old as the hills before the leading characters have got over their first heart-pangs.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It shows an interest in the latest news, and turns from its account-books for awhile to know how it came about that Damon and Phyllis could not agree upon "proprieties," and thought that it was better to part, for good and aye, than to settle down for good as man and wife.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Having learned the news, remarked upon the pity that it was, or the best thing that could happen for _her_ or for _him_, the world goes upon its course again, and the story is as old as the hills before the leading characters have got over their first heart-pangs.
come to pass
From this reading Having learned the news, remarked upon the pity that it was, or the best thing that could happen for _her_ or for _him_, the world goes upon its course again, and the story is as old as the hills before the leading characters have got over their first heart-pangs.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Having learned the news, remarked upon the pity that it was, or the best thing that could happen for _her_ or for _him_, the world goes upon its course again, and the story is as old as the hills before the leading characters have got over their first heart-pangs.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having learned the news, remarked upon the pity that it was, or the best thing that could happen for _her_ or for _him_, the world goes upon its course again, and the story is as old as the hills before the leading characters have got over their first heart-pangs.
heart-pangs
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From this reading Having learned the news, remarked upon the pity that it was, or the best thing that could happen for _her_ or for _him_, the world goes upon its course again, and the story is as old as the hills before the leading characters have got over their first heart-pangs.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Having learned the news, remarked upon the pity that it was, or the best thing that could happen for _her_ or for _him_, the world goes upon its course again, and the story is as old as the hills before the leading characters have got over their first heart-pangs.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Having learned the news, remarked upon the pity that it was, or the best thing that could happen for _her_ or for _him_, the world goes upon its course again, and the story is as old as the hills before the leading characters have got over their first heart-pangs.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Having learned the news, remarked upon the pity that it was, or the best thing that could happen for _her_ or for _him_, the world goes upon its course again, and the story is as old as the hills before the leading characters have got over their first heart-pangs.
Hinchford's
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From this reading It was not a large world that was interested in the disruption of Sidney Hinchford's love engagement; two old men at Camberwell, and a needlewoman, might almost constitute it in this instance.
how
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From this reading It shows an interest in the latest news, and turns from its account-books for awhile to know how it came about that Damon and Phyllis could not agree upon "proprieties," and thought that it was better to part, for good and aye, than to settle down for good as man and wife.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The dry, matter-of-fact world, with its face to business and its back to romance, is still interested in love-matters, and passingly agitated by the sudden disruption of any love-engagement.
an occurrence of something
From this reading It was not a large world that was interested in the disruption of Sidney Hinchford's love engagement; two old men at Camberwell, and a needlewoman, might almost constitute it in this instance.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It shows an interest in the latest news, and turns from its account-books for awhile to know how it came about that Damon and Phyllis could not agree upon "proprieties," and thought that it was better to part, for good and aye, than to settle down for good as man and wife.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading The dry, matter-of-fact world, with its face to business and its back to romance, is still interested in love-matters, and passingly agitated by the sudden disruption of any love-engagement.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The dry, matter-of-fact world, with its face to business and its back to romance, is still interested in love-matters, and passingly agitated by the sudden disruption of any love-engagement.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It shows an interest in the latest news, and turns from its account-books for awhile to know how it came about that Damon and Phyllis could not agree upon "proprieties," and thought that it was better to part, for good and aye, than to settle down for good as man and wife.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The dry, matter-of-fact world, with its face to business and its back to romance, is still interested in love-matters, and passingly agitated by the sudden disruption of any love-engagement.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It shows an interest in the latest news, and turns from its account-books for awhile to know how it came about that Damon and Phyllis could not agree upon "proprieties," and thought that it was better to part, for good and aye, than to settle down for good as man and wife.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was not a large world that was interested in the disruption of Sidney Hinchford's love engagement; two old men at Camberwell, and a needlewoman, might almost constitute it in this instance.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading It shows an interest in the latest news, and turns from its account-books for awhile to know how it came about that Damon and Phyllis could not agree upon "proprieties," and thought that it was better to part, for good and aye, than to settle down for good as man and wife.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Having learned the news, remarked upon the pity that it was, or the best thing that could happen for _her_ or for _him_, the world goes upon its course again, and the story is as old as the hills before the leading characters have got over their first heart-pangs.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Having learned the news, remarked upon the pity that it was, or the best thing that could happen for _her_ or for _him_, the world goes upon its course again, and the story is as old as the hills before the leading characters have got over their first heart-pangs.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It was not a large world that was interested in the disruption of Sidney Hinchford's love engagement; two old men at Camberwell, and a needlewoman, might almost constitute it in this instance.
love-engagement
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From this reading The dry, matter-of-fact world, with its face to business and its back to romance, is still interested in love-matters, and passingly agitated by the sudden disruption of any love-engagement.
love-matters
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From this reading The dry, matter-of-fact world, with its face to business and its back to romance, is still interested in love-matters, and passingly agitated by the sudden disruption of any love-engagement.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It shows an interest in the latest news, and turns from its account-books for awhile to know how it came about that Damon and Phyllis could not agree upon "proprieties," and thought that it was better to part, for good and aye, than to settle down for good as man and wife.
matter-of-factadjective
not fanciful or imaginative
From this reading The dry, matter-of-fact world, with its face to business and its back to romance, is still interested in love-matters, and passingly agitated by the sudden disruption of any love-engagement.
the force of workers available
From this reading It was not a large world that was interested in the disruption of Sidney Hinchford's love engagement; two old men at Camberwell, and a needlewoman, might almost constitute it in this instance.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was not a large world that was interested in the disruption of Sidney Hinchford's love engagement; two old men at Camberwell, and a needlewoman, might almost constitute it in this instance.
needlewomannoun
someone who makes or mends dresses
From this reading It was not a large world that was interested in the disruption of Sidney Hinchford's love engagement; two old men at Camberwell, and a needlewoman, might almost constitute it in this instance.
information about recent and important events
From this reading It shows an interest in the latest news, and turns from its account-books for awhile to know how it came about that Damon and Phyllis could not agree upon "proprieties," and thought that it was better to part, for good and aye, than to settle down for good as man and wife.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It shows an interest in the latest news, and turns from its account-books for awhile to know how it came about that Damon and Phyllis could not agree upon "proprieties," and thought that it was better to part, for good and aye, than to settle down for good as man and wife.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The dry, matter-of-fact world, with its face to business and its back to romance, is still interested in love-matters, and passingly agitated by the sudden disruption of any love-engagement.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Having learned the news, remarked upon the pity that it was, or the best thing that could happen for _her_ or for _him_, the world goes upon its course again, and the story is as old as the hills before the leading characters have got over their first heart-pangs.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Having learned the news, remarked upon the pity that it was, or the best thing that could happen for _her_ or for _him_, the world goes upon its course again, and the story is as old as the hills before the leading characters have got over their first heart-pangs.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Having learned the news, remarked upon the pity that it was, or the best thing that could happen for _her_ or for _him_, the world goes upon its course again, and the story is as old as the hills before the leading characters have got over their first heart-pangs.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It shows an interest in the latest news, and turns from its account-books for awhile to know how it came about that Damon and Phyllis could not agree upon "proprieties," and thought that it was better to part, for good and aye, than to settle down for good as man and wife.
passingly
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From this reading The dry, matter-of-fact world, with its face to business and its back to romance, is still interested in love-matters, and passingly agitated by the sudden disruption of any love-engagement.
Phyllis
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From this reading It shows an interest in the latest news, and turns from its account-books for awhile to know how it came about that Damon and Phyllis could not agree upon "proprieties," and thought that it was better to part, for good and aye, than to settle down for good as man and wife.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading Having learned the news, remarked upon the pity that it was, or the best thing that could happen for _her_ or for _him_, the world goes upon its course again, and the story is as old as the hills before the leading characters have got over their first heart-pangs.
proprieties
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From this reading It shows an interest in the latest news, and turns from its account-books for awhile to know how it came about that Damon and Phyllis could not agree upon "proprieties," and thought that it was better to part, for good and aye, than to settle down for good as man and wife.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Having learned the news, remarked upon the pity that it was, or the best thing that could happen for _her_ or for _him_, the world goes upon its course again, and the story is as old as the hills before the leading characters have got over their first heart-pangs.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading The dry, matter-of-fact world, with its face to business and its back to romance, is still interested in love-matters, and passingly agitated by the sudden disruption of any love-engagement.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading It shows an interest in the latest news, and turns from its account-books for awhile to know how it came about that Damon and Phyllis could not agree upon "proprieties," and thought that it was better to part, for good and aye, than to settle down for good as man and wife.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading It shows an interest in the latest news, and turns from its account-books for awhile to know how it came about that Damon and Phyllis could not agree upon "proprieties," and thought that it was better to part, for good and aye, than to settle down for good as man and wife.
SidneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
English poet (1554-1586)
From this reading It was not a large world that was interested in the disruption of Sidney Hinchford's love engagement; two old men at Camberwell, and a needlewoman, might almost constitute it in this instance.
not in physical motion
From this reading The dry, matter-of-fact world, with its face to business and its back to romance, is still interested in love-matters, and passingly agitated by the sudden disruption of any love-engagement.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Having learned the news, remarked upon the pity that it was, or the best thing that could happen for _her_ or for _him_, the world goes upon its course again, and the story is as old as the hills before the leading characters have got over their first heart-pangs.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The dry, matter-of-fact world, with its face to business and its back to romance, is still interested in love-matters, and passingly agitated by the sudden disruption of any love-engagement.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It shows an interest in the latest news, and turns from its account-books for awhile to know how it came about that Damon and Phyllis could not agree upon "proprieties," and thought that it was better to part, for good and aye, than to settle down for good as man and wife.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It shows an interest in the latest news, and turns from its account-books for awhile to know how it came about that Damon and Phyllis could not agree upon "proprieties," and thought that it was better to part, for good and aye, than to settle down for good as man and wife.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The dry, matter-of-fact world, with its face to business and its back to romance, is still interested in love-matters, and passingly agitated by the sudden disruption of any love-engagement.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Having learned the news, remarked upon the pity that it was, or the best thing that could happen for _her_ or for _him_, the world goes upon its course again, and the story is as old as the hills before the leading characters have got over their first heart-pangs.
a special situation
From this reading Having learned the news, remarked upon the pity that it was, or the best thing that could happen for _her_ or for _him_, the world goes upon its course again, and the story is as old as the hills before the leading characters have got over their first heart-pangs.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was not a large world that was interested in the disruption of Sidney Hinchford's love engagement; two old men at Camberwell, and a needlewoman, might almost constitute it in this instance.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It shows an interest in the latest news, and turns from its account-books for awhile to know how it came about that Damon and Phyllis could not agree upon "proprieties," and thought that it was better to part, for good and aye, than to settle down for good as man and wife.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The dry, matter-of-fact world, with its face to business and its back to romance, is still interested in love-matters, and passingly agitated by the sudden disruption of any love-engagement.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading It shows an interest in the latest news, and turns from its account-books for awhile to know how it came about that Damon and Phyllis could not agree upon "proprieties," and thought that it was better to part, for good and aye, than to settle down for good as man and wife.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was not a large world that was interested in the disruption of Sidney Hinchford's love engagement; two old men at Camberwell, and a needlewoman, might almost constitute it in this instance.
UNAVAILINGadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈveɪlɪŋ/
producing no result or effect
From this reading AN UNAVAILING EFFORT.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It shows an interest in the latest news, and turns from its account-books for awhile to know how it came about that Damon and Phyllis could not agree upon "proprieties," and thought that it was better to part, for good and aye, than to settle down for good as man and wife.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It shows an interest in the latest news, and turns from its account-books for awhile to know how it came about that Damon and Phyllis could not agree upon "proprieties," and thought that it was better to part, for good and aye, than to settle down for good as man and wife.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading It shows an interest in the latest news, and turns from its account-books for awhile to know how it came about that Damon and Phyllis could not agree upon "proprieties," and thought that it was better to part, for good and aye, than to settle down for good as man and wife.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The dry, matter-of-fact world, with its face to business and its back to romance, is still interested in love-matters, and passingly agitated by the sudden disruption of any love-engagement.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The dry, matter-of-fact world, with its face to business and its back to romance, is still interested in love-matters, and passingly agitated by the sudden disruption of any love-engagement.
