used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Harry Annesley returned from Cheltenham, which he did about the beginning of February, he was a very happy man.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When Harry Annesley returned from Cheltenham, which he did about the beginning of February, he was a very happy man.
(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 He walked like a god, not showing it by his outward gesture, not declaring that it was so by any assumed grace or arrogant carriage of himself; but knowing within himself that that had happened down at Cheltenham which had all but divested him of humanity, and made a star of him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He walked like a god, not showing it by his outward gesture, not declaring that it was so by any assumed grace or arrogant carriage of himself; but knowing within himself that that had happened down at Cheltenham which had all but divested him of humanity, and made a star of him.
Annesley
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From this reading When Harry Annesley returned from Cheltenham, which he did about the beginning of February, he was a very happy man.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He walked like a god, not showing it by his outward gesture, not declaring that it was so by any assumed grace or arrogant carriage of himself; but knowing within himself that that had happened down at Cheltenham which had all but divested him of humanity, and made a star of him.
arrogantadjectiveUS /ˈerəɡənt/
having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
From this reading He walked like a god, not showing it by his outward gesture, not declaring that it was so by any assumed grace or arrogant carriage of himself; but knowing within himself that that had happened down at Cheltenham which had all but divested him of humanity, and made a star of him.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading He walked like a god, not showing it by his outward gesture, not declaring that it was so by any assumed grace or arrogant carriage of himself; but knowing within himself that that had happened down at Cheltenham which had all but divested him of humanity, and made a star of him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He walked like a god, not showing it by his outward gesture, not declaring that it was so by any assumed grace or arrogant carriage of himself; but knowing within himself that that had happened down at Cheltenham which had all but divested him of humanity, and made a star of him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It may be said, indeed, that within his own heart he was more exalted than is fitting for a man mortal,--for a human creature who may be cut off from his joys to-morrow, or may have the very source of his joy turned into sorrow.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading When Harry Annesley returned from Cheltenham, which he did about the beginning of February, he was a very happy man.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He walked like a god, not showing it by his outward gesture, not declaring that it was so by any assumed grace or arrogant carriage of himself; but knowing within himself that that had happened down at Cheltenham which had all but divested him of humanity, and made a star of him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He walked like a god, not showing it by his outward gesture, not declaring that it was so by any assumed grace or arrogant carriage of himself; but knowing within himself that that had happened down at Cheltenham which had all but divested him of humanity, and made a star of him.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading He walked like a god, not showing it by his outward gesture, not declaring that it was so by any assumed grace or arrogant carriage of himself; but knowing within himself that that had happened down at Cheltenham which had all but divested him of humanity, and made a star of him.
Cheltenham
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From this reading When Harry Annesley returned from Cheltenham, which he did about the beginning of February, he was a very happy man.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading It may be said, indeed, that within his own heart he was more exalted than is fitting for a man mortal,--for a human creature who may be cut off from his joys to-morrow, or may have the very source of his joy turned into sorrow.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading It may be said, indeed, that within his own heart he was more exalted than is fitting for a man mortal,--for a human creature who may be cut off from his joys to-morrow, or may have the very source of his joy turned into sorrow.
declaringverbUS /dɪˈklerɪŋ/
-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading He walked like a god, not showing it by his outward gesture, not declaring that it was so by any assumed grace or arrogant carriage of himself; but knowing within himself that that had happened down at Cheltenham which had all but divested him of humanity, and made a star of him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When Harry Annesley returned from Cheltenham, which he did about the beginning of February, he was a very happy man.
divestedverbUS /daɪˈvestɪd/
past form of “divest” — take away possessions from someone
From this reading He walked like a god, not showing it by his outward gesture, not declaring that it was so by any assumed grace or arrogant carriage of himself; but knowing within himself that that had happened down at Cheltenham which had all but divested him of humanity, and made a star of him.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He walked like a god, not showing it by his outward gesture, not declaring that it was so by any assumed grace or arrogant carriage of himself; but knowing within himself that that had happened down at Cheltenham which had all but divested him of humanity, and made a star of him.
exaltedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːltɪd/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading It may be said, indeed, that within his own heart he was more exalted than is fitting for a man mortal,--for a human creature who may be cut off from his joys to-morrow, or may have the very source of his joy turned into sorrow.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading When Harry Annesley returned from Cheltenham, which he did about the beginning of February, he was a very happy man.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading It may be said, indeed, that within his own heart he was more exalted than is fitting for a man mortal,--for a human creature who may be cut off from his joys to-morrow, or may have the very source of his joy turned into sorrow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It may be said, indeed, that within his own heart he was more exalted than is fitting for a man mortal,--for a human creature who may be cut off from his joys to-morrow, or may have the very source of his joy turned into sorrow.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Harry Annesley returned from Cheltenham, which he did about the beginning of February, he was a very happy man.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading He walked like a god, not showing it by his outward gesture, not declaring that it was so by any assumed grace or arrogant carriage of himself; but knowing within himself that that had happened down at Cheltenham which had all but divested him of humanity, and made a star of him.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading He walked like a god, not showing it by his outward gesture, not declaring that it was so by any assumed grace or arrogant carriage of himself; but knowing within himself that that had happened down at Cheltenham which had all but divested him of humanity, and made a star of him.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading He walked like a god, not showing it by his outward gesture, not declaring that it was so by any assumed grace or arrogant carriage of himself; but knowing within himself that that had happened down at Cheltenham which had all but divested him of humanity, and made a star of him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He walked like a god, not showing it by his outward gesture, not declaring that it was so by any assumed grace or arrogant carriage of himself; but knowing within himself that that had happened down at Cheltenham which had all but divested him of humanity, and made a star of him.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading He walked like a god, not showing it by his outward gesture, not declaring that it was so by any assumed grace or arrogant carriage of himself; but knowing within himself that that had happened down at Cheltenham which had all but divested him of humanity, and made a star of him.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading When Harry Annesley returned from Cheltenham, which he did about the beginning of February, he was a very happy man.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading When Harry Annesley returned from Cheltenham, which he did about the beginning of February, he was a very happy man.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It may be said, indeed, that within his own heart he was more exalted than is fitting for a man mortal,--for a human creature who may be cut off from his joys to-morrow, or may have the very source of his joy turned into sorrow.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Harry Annesley returned from Cheltenham, which he did about the beginning of February, he was a very happy man.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It may be said, indeed, that within his own heart he was more exalted than is fitting for a man mortal,--for a human creature who may be cut off from his joys to-morrow, or may have the very source of his joy turned into sorrow.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He walked like a god, not showing it by his outward gesture, not declaring that it was so by any assumed grace or arrogant carriage of himself; but knowing within himself that that had happened down at Cheltenham which had all but divested him of humanity, and made a star of him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He walked like a god, not showing it by his outward gesture, not declaring that it was so by any assumed grace or arrogant carriage of himself; but knowing within himself that that had happened down at Cheltenham which had all but divested him of humanity, and made a star of him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It may be said, indeed, that within his own heart he was more exalted than is fitting for a man mortal,--for a human creature who may be cut off from his joys to-morrow, or may have the very source of his joy turned into sorrow.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading It may be said, indeed, that within his own heart he was more exalted than is fitting for a man mortal,--for a human creature who may be cut off from his joys to-morrow, or may have the very source of his joy turned into sorrow.
the quality of being humane
From this reading He walked like a god, not showing it by his outward gesture, not declaring that it was so by any assumed grace or arrogant carriage of himself; but knowing within himself that that had happened down at Cheltenham which had all but divested him of humanity, and made a star of him.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading PROSPER IS TAKEN ILL.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It may be said, indeed, that within his own heart he was more exalted than is fitting for a man mortal,--for a human creature who may be cut off from his joys to-morrow, or may have the very source of his joy turned into sorrow.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It may be said, indeed, that within his own heart he was more exalted than is fitting for a man mortal,--for a human creature who may be cut off from his joys to-morrow, or may have the very source of his joy turned into sorrow.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PROSPER IS TAKEN ILL.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may be said, indeed, that within his own heart he was more exalted than is fitting for a man mortal,--for a human creature who may be cut off from his joys to-morrow, or may have the very source of his joy turned into sorrow.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading It may be said, indeed, that within his own heart he was more exalted than is fitting for a man mortal,--for a human creature who may be cut off from his joys to-morrow, or may have the very source of his joy turned into sorrow.
joysnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading It may be said, indeed, that within his own heart he was more exalted than is fitting for a man mortal,--for a human creature who may be cut off from his joys to-morrow, or may have the very source of his joy turned into sorrow.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading He walked like a god, not showing it by his outward gesture, not declaring that it was so by any assumed grace or arrogant carriage of himself; but knowing within himself that that had happened down at Cheltenham which had all but divested him of humanity, and made a star of him.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He walked like a god, not showing it by his outward gesture, not declaring that it was so by any assumed grace or arrogant carriage of himself; but knowing within himself that that had happened down at Cheltenham which had all but divested him of humanity, and made a star of him.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He walked like a god, not showing it by his outward gesture, not declaring that it was so by any assumed grace or arrogant carriage of himself; but knowing within himself that that had happened down at Cheltenham which had all but divested him of humanity, and made a star of him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When Harry Annesley returned from Cheltenham, which he did about the beginning of February, he was a very happy man.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may be said, indeed, that within his own heart he was more exalted than is fitting for a man mortal,--for a human creature who may be cut off from his joys to-morrow, or may have the very source of his joy turned into sorrow.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It may be said, indeed, that within his own heart he was more exalted than is fitting for a man mortal,--for a human creature who may be cut off from his joys to-morrow, or may have the very source of his joy turned into sorrow.
subject to death
From this reading It may be said, indeed, that within his own heart he was more exalted than is fitting for a man mortal,--for a human creature who may be cut off from his joys to-morrow, or may have the very source of his joy turned into sorrow.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He walked like a god, not showing it by his outward gesture, not declaring that it was so by any assumed grace or arrogant carriage of himself; but knowing within himself that that had happened down at Cheltenham which had all but divested him of humanity, and made a star of him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Harry Annesley returned from Cheltenham, which he did about the beginning of February, he was a very happy man.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It may be said, indeed, that within his own heart he was more exalted than is fitting for a man mortal,--for a human creature who may be cut off from his joys to-morrow, or may have the very source of his joy turned into sorrow.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It may be said, indeed, that within his own heart he was more exalted than is fitting for a man mortal,--for a human creature who may be cut off from his joys to-morrow, or may have the very source of his joy turned into sorrow.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading He walked like a god, not showing it by his outward gesture, not declaring that it was so by any assumed grace or arrogant carriage of himself; but knowing within himself that that had happened down at Cheltenham which had all but divested him of humanity, and made a star of him.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It may be said, indeed, that within his own heart he was more exalted than is fitting for a man mortal,--for a human creature who may be cut off from his joys to-morrow, or may have the very source of his joy turned into sorrow.
PROSPERverbUS /ˈprɑːspər/
make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance
From this reading PROSPER IS TAKEN ILL.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When Harry Annesley returned from Cheltenham, which he did about the beginning of February, he was a very happy man.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It may be said, indeed, that within his own heart he was more exalted than is fitting for a man mortal,--for a human creature who may be cut off from his joys to-morrow, or may have the very source of his joy turned into sorrow.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading He walked like a god, not showing it by his outward gesture, not declaring that it was so by any assumed grace or arrogant carriage of himself; but knowing within himself that that had happened down at Cheltenham which had all but divested him of humanity, and made a star of him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He walked like a god, not showing it by his outward gesture, not declaring that it was so by any assumed grace or arrogant carriage of himself; but knowing within himself that that had happened down at Cheltenham which had all but divested him of humanity, and made a star of him.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading It may be said, indeed, that within his own heart he was more exalted than is fitting for a man mortal,--for a human creature who may be cut off from his joys to-morrow, or may have the very source of his joy turned into sorrow.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading It may be said, indeed, that within his own heart he was more exalted than is fitting for a man mortal,--for a human creature who may be cut off from his joys to-morrow, or may have the very source of his joy turned into sorrow.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading He walked like a god, not showing it by his outward gesture, not declaring that it was so by any assumed grace or arrogant carriage of himself; but knowing within himself that that had happened down at Cheltenham which had all but divested him of humanity, and made a star of him.
TAKENadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading PROSPER IS TAKEN ILL.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It may be said, indeed, that within his own heart he was more exalted than is fitting for a man mortal,--for a human creature who may be cut off from his joys to-morrow, or may have the very source of his joy turned into sorrow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It may be said, indeed, that within his own heart he was more exalted than is fitting for a man mortal,--for a human creature who may be cut off from his joys to-morrow, or may have the very source of his joy turned into sorrow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Harry Annesley returned from Cheltenham, which he did about the beginning of February, he was a very happy man.
to-morrow
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From this reading It may be said, indeed, that within his own heart he was more exalted than is fitting for a man mortal,--for a human creature who may be cut off from his joys to-morrow, or may have the very source of his joy turned into sorrow.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading It may be said, indeed, that within his own heart he was more exalted than is fitting for a man mortal,--for a human creature who may be cut off from his joys to-morrow, or may have the very source of his joy turned into sorrow.
precisely as stated
From this reading When Harry Annesley returned from Cheltenham, which he did about the beginning of February, he was a very happy man.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He walked like a god, not showing it by his outward gesture, not declaring that it was so by any assumed grace or arrogant carriage of himself; but knowing within himself that that had happened down at Cheltenham which had all but divested him of humanity, and made a star of him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Harry Annesley returned from Cheltenham, which he did about the beginning of February, he was a very happy man.
at the time that
From this reading When Harry Annesley returned from Cheltenham, which he did about the beginning of February, he was a very happy man.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When Harry Annesley returned from Cheltenham, which he did about the beginning of February, he was a very happy man.
which person or people
From this reading It may be said, indeed, that within his own heart he was more exalted than is fitting for a man mortal,--for a human creature who may be cut off from his joys to-morrow, or may have the very source of his joy turned into sorrow.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading It may be said, indeed, that within his own heart he was more exalted than is fitting for a man mortal,--for a human creature who may be cut off from his joys to-morrow, or may have the very source of his joy turned into sorrow.
