used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As, however, fortunately for the reader of this history, we are not altogether dependent on the memory of a young man in love, which is always a treacherous thing to deal with, having other and exclusive sources of information, we may as well fill the gap.
(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 First of all he went to his club and seized a “Red-book,” in which he discovered that Lord Holmhurst’s, or, rather, Lady Holmhurst’s, London house was in Hanover-square.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading As, however, fortunately for the reader of this history, we are not altogether dependent on the memory of a young man in love, which is always a treacherous thing to deal with, having other and exclusive sources of information, we may as well fill the gap.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading As, however, fortunately for the reader of this history, we are not altogether dependent on the memory of a young man in love, which is always a treacherous thing to deal with, having other and exclusive sources of information, we may as well fill the gap.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As, however, fortunately for the reader of this history, we are not altogether dependent on the memory of a young man in love, which is always a treacherous thing to deal with, having other and exclusive sources of information, we may as well fill the gap.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As, however, fortunately for the reader of this history, we are not altogether dependent on the memory of a young man in love, which is always a treacherous thing to deal with, having other and exclusive sources of information, we may as well fill the gap.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As, however, fortunately for the reader of this history, we are not altogether dependent on the memory of a young man in love, which is always a treacherous thing to deal with, having other and exclusive sources of information, we may as well fill the gap.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT HANOVER-SQUARE.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading First of all he went to his club and seized a “Red-book,” in which he discovered that Lord Holmhurst’s, or, rather, Lady Holmhurst’s, London house was in Hanover-square.
being joined in close association
From this reading Everything connected with it seemed hazy to him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Eustace could never quite remember how he got through the evening of that eventful day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Eustace could never quite remember how he got through the evening of that eventful day.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading As, however, fortunately for the reader of this history, we are not altogether dependent on the memory of a young man in love, which is always a treacherous thing to deal with, having other and exclusive sources of information, we may as well fill the gap.
dependentadjectiveUS /dɪˈpendənt/
relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
From this reading As, however, fortunately for the reader of this history, we are not altogether dependent on the memory of a young man in love, which is always a treacherous thing to deal with, having other and exclusive sources of information, we may as well fill the gap.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading First of all he went to his club and seized a “Red-book,” in which he discovered that Lord Holmhurst’s, or, rather, Lady Holmhurst’s, London house was in Hanover-square.
Eustace
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From this reading Eustace could never quite remember how he got through the evening of that eventful day.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Eustace could never quite remember how he got through the evening of that eventful day.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading Eustace could never quite remember how he got through the evening of that eventful day.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything connected with it seemed hazy to him.
exclusiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/
not divided or shared with others
From this reading As, however, fortunately for the reader of this history, we are not altogether dependent on the memory of a young man in love, which is always a treacherous thing to deal with, having other and exclusive sources of information, we may as well fill the gap.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading As, however, fortunately for the reader of this history, we are not altogether dependent on the memory of a young man in love, which is always a treacherous thing to deal with, having other and exclusive sources of information, we may as well fill the gap.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First of all he went to his club and seized a “Red-book,” in which he discovered that Lord Holmhurst’s, or, rather, Lady Holmhurst’s, London house was in Hanover-square.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As, however, fortunately for the reader of this history, we are not altogether dependent on the memory of a young man in love, which is always a treacherous thing to deal with, having other and exclusive sources of information, we may as well fill the gap.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading As, however, fortunately for the reader of this history, we are not altogether dependent on the memory of a young man in love, which is always a treacherous thing to deal with, having other and exclusive sources of information, we may as well fill the gap.
gapnounUS /ɡæp/
a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading As, however, fortunately for the reader of this history, we are not altogether dependent on the memory of a young man in love, which is always a treacherous thing to deal with, having other and exclusive sources of information, we may as well fill the gap.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Eustace could never quite remember how he got through the evening of that eventful day.
HANOVER-SQUARE
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From this reading AT HANOVER-SQUARE.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading As, however, fortunately for the reader of this history, we are not altogether dependent on the memory of a young man in love, which is always a treacherous thing to deal with, having other and exclusive sources of information, we may as well fill the gap.
hazyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪzi/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading Everything connected with it seemed hazy to him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Eustace could never quite remember how he got through the evening of that eventful day.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Everything connected with it seemed hazy to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading First of all he went to his club and seized a “Red-book,” in which he discovered that Lord Holmhurst’s, or, rather, Lady Holmhurst’s, London house was in Hanover-square.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading As, however, fortunately for the reader of this history, we are not altogether dependent on the memory of a young man in love, which is always a treacherous thing to deal with, having other and exclusive sources of information, we may as well fill the gap.
Holmhurst's
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From this reading First of all he went to his club and seized a “Red-book,” in which he discovered that Lord Holmhurst’s, or, rather, Lady Holmhurst’s, London house was in Hanover-square.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading First of all he went to his club and seized a “Red-book,” in which he discovered that Lord Holmhurst’s, or, rather, Lady Holmhurst’s, London house was in Hanover-square.
how
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From this reading Eustace could never quite remember how he got through the evening of that eventful day.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading As, however, fortunately for the reader of this history, we are not altogether dependent on the memory of a young man in love, which is always a treacherous thing to deal with, having other and exclusive sources of information, we may as well fill the gap.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As, however, fortunately for the reader of this history, we are not altogether dependent on the memory of a young man in love, which is always a treacherous thing to deal with, having other and exclusive sources of information, we may as well fill the gap.
a message received and understood
From this reading As, however, fortunately for the reader of this history, we are not altogether dependent on the memory of a young man in love, which is always a treacherous thing to deal with, having other and exclusive sources of information, we may as well fill the gap.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As, however, fortunately for the reader of this history, we are not altogether dependent on the memory of a young man in love, which is always a treacherous thing to deal with, having other and exclusive sources of information, we may as well fill the gap.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Everything connected with it seemed hazy to him.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading First of all he went to his club and seized a “Red-book,” in which he discovered that Lord Holmhurst’s, or, rather, Lady Holmhurst’s, London house was in Hanover-square.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading First of all he went to his club and seized a “Red-book,” in which he discovered that Lord Holmhurst’s, or, rather, Lady Holmhurst’s, London house was in Hanover-square.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading First of all he went to his club and seized a “Red-book,” in which he discovered that Lord Holmhurst’s, or, rather, Lady Holmhurst’s, London house was in Hanover-square.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading As, however, fortunately for the reader of this history, we are not altogether dependent on the memory of a young man in love, which is always a treacherous thing to deal with, having other and exclusive sources of information, we may as well fill the gap.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As, however, fortunately for the reader of this history, we are not altogether dependent on the memory of a young man in love, which is always a treacherous thing to deal with, having other and exclusive sources of information, we may as well fill the gap.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading As, however, fortunately for the reader of this history, we are not altogether dependent on the memory of a young man in love, which is always a treacherous thing to deal with, having other and exclusive sources of information, we may as well fill the gap.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading As, however, fortunately for the reader of this history, we are not altogether dependent on the memory of a young man in love, which is always a treacherous thing to deal with, having other and exclusive sources of information, we may as well fill the gap.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Eustace could never quite remember how he got through the evening of that eventful day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As, however, fortunately for the reader of this history, we are not altogether dependent on the memory of a young man in love, which is always a treacherous thing to deal with, having other and exclusive sources of information, we may as well fill the gap.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Eustace could never quite remember how he got through the evening of that eventful day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As, however, fortunately for the reader of this history, we are not altogether dependent on the memory of a young man in love, which is always a treacherous thing to deal with, having other and exclusive sources of information, we may as well fill the gap.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading First of all he went to his club and seized a “Red-book,” in which he discovered that Lord Holmhurst’s, or, rather, Lady Holmhurst’s, London house was in Hanover-square.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading As, however, fortunately for the reader of this history, we are not altogether dependent on the memory of a young man in love, which is always a treacherous thing to deal with, having other and exclusive sources of information, we may as well fill the gap.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Eustace could never quite remember how he got through the evening of that eventful day.
on the contrary
From this reading First of all he went to his club and seized a “Red-book,” in which he discovered that Lord Holmhurst’s, or, rather, Lady Holmhurst’s, London house was in Hanover-square.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading As, however, fortunately for the reader of this history, we are not altogether dependent on the memory of a young man in love, which is always a treacherous thing to deal with, having other and exclusive sources of information, we may as well fill the gap.
Red-book
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From this reading First of all he went to his club and seized a “Red-book,” in which he discovered that Lord Holmhurst’s, or, rather, Lady Holmhurst’s, London house was in Hanover-square.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Eustace could never quite remember how he got through the evening of that eventful day.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Everything connected with it seemed hazy to him.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading First of all he went to his club and seized a “Red-book,” in which he discovered that Lord Holmhurst’s, or, rather, Lady Holmhurst’s, London house was in Hanover-square.
sourcesnounUS /ˈsɔːrsəz/
plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading As, however, fortunately for the reader of this history, we are not altogether dependent on the memory of a young man in love, which is always a treacherous thing to deal with, having other and exclusive sources of information, we may as well fill the gap.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Eustace could never quite remember how he got through the evening of that eventful day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Eustace could never quite remember how he got through the evening of that eventful day.
a special situation
From this reading As, however, fortunately for the reader of this history, we are not altogether dependent on the memory of a young man in love, which is always a treacherous thing to deal with, having other and exclusive sources of information, we may as well fill the gap.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As, however, fortunately for the reader of this history, we are not altogether dependent on the memory of a young man in love, which is always a treacherous thing to deal with, having other and exclusive sources of information, we may as well fill the gap.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Eustace could never quite remember how he got through the evening of that eventful day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Everything connected with it seemed hazy to him.
treacherousadjectiveUS /ˈtretʃərəs/
dangerously unstable and unpredictable
From this reading As, however, fortunately for the reader of this history, we are not altogether dependent on the memory of a young man in love, which is always a treacherous thing to deal with, having other and exclusive sources of information, we may as well fill the gap.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading First of all he went to his club and seized a “Red-book,” in which he discovered that Lord Holmhurst’s, or, rather, Lady Holmhurst’s, London house was in Hanover-square.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As, however, fortunately for the reader of this history, we are not altogether dependent on the memory of a young man in love, which is always a treacherous thing to deal with, having other and exclusive sources of information, we may as well fill the gap.
(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 As, however, fortunately for the reader of this history, we are not altogether dependent on the memory of a young man in love, which is always a treacherous thing to deal with, having other and exclusive sources of information, we may as well fill the gap.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading First of all he went to his club and seized a “Red-book,” in which he discovered that Lord Holmhurst’s, or, rather, Lady Holmhurst’s, London house was in Hanover-square.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As, however, fortunately for the reader of this history, we are not altogether dependent on the memory of a young man in love, which is always a treacherous thing to deal with, having other and exclusive sources of information, we may as well fill the gap.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Everything connected with it seemed hazy to him.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading As, however, fortunately for the reader of this history, we are not altogether dependent on the memory of a young man in love, which is always a treacherous thing to deal with, having other and exclusive sources of information, we may as well fill the gap.
