used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I do not know why I should be so overpoweringly reminded of the immortal, if at times impossible, Uncle Pumblechook, when I sit down to write a short preface to Mr. Swinnerton's _Nocturne_.
afore
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From this reading "'But do I see afore me, him as I ever sported with in his times of happy infancy?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And may I--_may_ I?'
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "'But do I see afore me, him as I ever sported with in his times of happy infancy?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I do not know why I should be so overpoweringly reminded of the immortal, if at times impossible, Uncle Pumblechook, when I sit down to write a short preface to Mr. Swinnerton's _Nocturne_.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I do not know why I should be so overpoweringly reminded of the immortal, if at times impossible, Uncle Pumblechook, when I sit down to write a short preface to Mr. Swinnerton's _Nocturne_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "'But do I see afore me, him as I ever sported with in his times of happy infancy?
DICKENSnounUS /ˈdɪkənz/
a word used in exclamations of confusion
From this reading --DICKENS, _Great Expectations_.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "'But do I see afore me, him as I ever sported with in his times of happy infancy?
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I do not know why I should be so overpoweringly reminded of the immortal, if at times impossible, Uncle Pumblechook, when I sit down to write a short preface to Mr. Swinnerton's _Nocturne_.
at any time
From this reading "'But do I see afore me, him as I ever sported with in his times of happy infancy?
ExpectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading --DICKENS, _Great Expectations_.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading --DICKENS, _Great Expectations_.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "This May I, meant might he shake hands?"
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "'But do I see afore me, him as I ever sported with in his times of happy infancy?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "This May I, meant might he shake hands?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "'But do I see afore me, him as I ever sported with in his times of happy infancy?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "'But do I see afore me, him as I ever sported with in his times of happy infancy?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "'But do I see afore me, him as I ever sported with in his times of happy infancy?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I do not know why I should be so overpoweringly reminded of the immortal, if at times impossible, Uncle Pumblechook, when I sit down to write a short preface to Mr. Swinnerton's _Nocturne_.
immortaladjUS /ɪˈmɔːr.t̬əl/
Living forever; never dying or decaying. (Bất tử, trường tồn vĩnh cửu.)
From this reading I do not know why I should be so overpoweringly reminded of the immortal, if at times impossible, Uncle Pumblechook, when I sit down to write a short preface to Mr. Swinnerton's _Nocturne_.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading I do not know why I should be so overpoweringly reminded of the immortal, if at times impossible, Uncle Pumblechook, when I sit down to write a short preface to Mr. Swinnerton's _Nocturne_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "'But do I see afore me, him as I ever sported with in his times of happy infancy?
infancynounUS /ˈɪnfənsi/
the early stage of growth or development
From this reading "'But do I see afore me, him as I ever sported with in his times of happy infancy?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I do not know why I should be so overpoweringly reminded of the immortal, if at times impossible, Uncle Pumblechook, when I sit down to write a short preface to Mr. Swinnerton's _Nocturne_.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading And may I--_may_ I?'
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "'But do I see afore me, him as I ever sported with in his times of happy infancy?
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "This May I, meant might he shake hands?"
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "This May I, meant might he shake hands?"
a form of address for a man
From this reading I do not know why I should be so overpoweringly reminded of the immortal, if at times impossible, Uncle Pumblechook, when I sit down to write a short preface to Mr. Swinnerton's _Nocturne_.
Nocturnenoun
a pensive lyrical piece of music (especially for the piano)
From this reading I do not know why I should be so overpoweringly reminded of the immortal, if at times impossible, Uncle Pumblechook, when I sit down to write a short preface to Mr. Swinnerton's _Nocturne_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not know why I should be so overpoweringly reminded of the immortal, if at times impossible, Uncle Pumblechook, when I sit down to write a short preface to Mr. Swinnerton's _Nocturne_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "'But do I see afore me, him as I ever sported with in his times of happy infancy?
overpoweringlyadverb
incapable of being resisted
From this reading I do not know why I should be so overpoweringly reminded of the immortal, if at times impossible, Uncle Pumblechook, when I sit down to write a short preface to Mr. Swinnerton's _Nocturne_.
prefacenounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading I do not know why I should be so overpoweringly reminded of the immortal, if at times impossible, Uncle Pumblechook, when I sit down to write a short preface to Mr. Swinnerton's _Nocturne_.
Pumblechook
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From this reading I do not know why I should be so overpoweringly reminded of the immortal, if at times impossible, Uncle Pumblechook, when I sit down to write a short preface to Mr. Swinnerton's _Nocturne_.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading I do not know why I should be so overpoweringly reminded of the immortal, if at times impossible, Uncle Pumblechook, when I sit down to write a short preface to Mr. Swinnerton's _Nocturne_.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "'But do I see afore me, him as I ever sported with in his times of happy infancy?
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading "This May I, meant might he shake hands?"
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading I do not know why I should be so overpoweringly reminded of the immortal, if at times impossible, Uncle Pumblechook, when I sit down to write a short preface to Mr. Swinnerton's _Nocturne_.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I do not know why I should be so overpoweringly reminded of the immortal, if at times impossible, Uncle Pumblechook, when I sit down to write a short preface to Mr. Swinnerton's _Nocturne_.
be seated
From this reading I do not know why I should be so overpoweringly reminded of the immortal, if at times impossible, Uncle Pumblechook, when I sit down to write a short preface to Mr. Swinnerton's _Nocturne_.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I do not know why I should be so overpoweringly reminded of the immortal, if at times impossible, Uncle Pumblechook, when I sit down to write a short preface to Mr. Swinnerton's _Nocturne_.
sportedverbUS /ˈspɔːrtɪd/
past form of “sport” — wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner
From this reading "'But do I see afore me, him as I ever sported with in his times of happy infancy?
Swinnerton's
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From this reading I do not know why I should be so overpoweringly reminded of the immortal, if at times impossible, Uncle Pumblechook, when I sit down to write a short preface to Mr. Swinnerton's _Nocturne_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I do not know why I should be so overpoweringly reminded of the immortal, if at times impossible, Uncle Pumblechook, when I sit down to write a short preface to Mr. Swinnerton's _Nocturne_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This May I, meant might he shake hands?"
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading "'But do I see afore me, him as I ever sported with in his times of happy infancy?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I do not know why I should be so overpoweringly reminded of the immortal, if at times impossible, Uncle Pumblechook, when I sit down to write a short preface to Mr. Swinnerton's _Nocturne_.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading I do not know why I should be so overpoweringly reminded of the immortal, if at times impossible, Uncle Pumblechook, when I sit down to write a short preface to Mr. Swinnerton's _Nocturne_.
at the time that
From this reading I do not know why I should be so overpoweringly reminded of the immortal, if at times impossible, Uncle Pumblechook, when I sit down to write a short preface to Mr. Swinnerton's _Nocturne_.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading I do not know why I should be so overpoweringly reminded of the immortal, if at times impossible, Uncle Pumblechook, when I sit down to write a short preface to Mr. Swinnerton's _Nocturne_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "'But do I see afore me, him as I ever sported with in his times of happy infancy?
produce a literary work
From this reading I do not know why I should be so overpoweringly reminded of the immortal, if at times impossible, Uncle Pumblechook, when I sit down to write a short preface to Mr. Swinnerton's _Nocturne_.
