used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _George William Curtis._ Vance passed on through the streets, wondering what could be the mystery which had driven his new acquaintance forth into the wide world without a protector.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading _George William Curtis._ Vance passed on through the streets, wondering what could be the mystery which had driven his new acquaintance forth into the wide world without a protector.
anew
From this reading “Sing again the song you sung When we were together young; When there were but you and I Underneath the summer sky.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Sing again the song you sung When we were together young; When there were but you and I Underneath the summer sky.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _George William Curtis._ Vance passed on through the streets, wondering what could be the mystery which had driven his new acquaintance forth into the wide world without a protector.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Sing again the song you sung When we were together young; When there were but you and I Underneath the summer sky.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading _George William Curtis._ Vance passed on through the streets, wondering what could be the mystery which had driven his new acquaintance forth into the wide world without a protector.
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading _George William Curtis._ Vance passed on through the streets, wondering what could be the mystery which had driven his new acquaintance forth into the wide world without a protector.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading _George William Curtis._ Vance passed on through the streets, wondering what could be the mystery which had driven his new acquaintance forth into the wide world without a protector.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading _George William Curtis._ Vance passed on through the streets, wondering what could be the mystery which had driven his new acquaintance forth into the wide world without a protector.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading _George William Curtis._ Vance passed on through the streets, wondering what could be the mystery which had driven his new acquaintance forth into the wide world without a protector.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _George William Curtis._ Vance passed on through the streets, wondering what could be the mystery which had driven his new acquaintance forth into the wide world without a protector.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Should he speak of her to Miss Tremaine?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Should he speak of her to Miss Tremaine?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _George William Curtis._ Vance passed on through the streets, wondering what could be the mystery which had driven his new acquaintance forth into the wide world without a protector.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Sing again the song you sung When we were together young; When there were but you and I Underneath the summer sky.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _George William Curtis._ Vance passed on through the streets, wondering what could be the mystery which had driven his new acquaintance forth into the wide world without a protector.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sing the song, and o’er and o’er, Though I know that nevermore Will it seem the song you sung When we were together young.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Sing the song, and o’er and o’er, Though I know that nevermore Will it seem the song you sung When we were together young.”
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Should he speak of her to Miss Tremaine?
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading _George William Curtis._ Vance passed on through the streets, wondering what could be the mystery which had driven his new acquaintance forth into the wide world without a protector.
nevermoreadverbUS /ˈnevərmɔːr/
at no time hereafter
From this reading Sing the song, and o’er and o’er, Though I know that nevermore Will it seem the song you sung When we were together young.”
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _George William Curtis._ Vance passed on through the streets, wondering what could be the mystery which had driven his new acquaintance forth into the wide world without a protector.
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading Sing the song, and o’er and o’er, Though I know that nevermore Will it seem the song you sung When we were together young.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Should he speak of her to Miss Tremaine?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _George William Curtis._ Vance passed on through the streets, wondering what could be the mystery which had driven his new acquaintance forth into the wide world without a protector.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading _George William Curtis._ Vance passed on through the streets, wondering what could be the mystery which had driven his new acquaintance forth into the wide world without a protector.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps.
protectornounUS /prəˈtektər/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading _George William Curtis._ Vance passed on through the streets, wondering what could be the mystery which had driven his new acquaintance forth into the wide world without a protector.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Sing the song, and o’er and o’er, Though I know that nevermore Will it seem the song you sung When we were together young.”
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Should he speak of her to Miss Tremaine?
deliver by singing
From this reading “Sing again the song you sung When we were together young; When there were but you and I Underneath the summer sky.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading “Sing again the song you sung When we were together young; When there were but you and I Underneath the summer sky.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading “Sing again the song you sung When we were together young; When there were but you and I Underneath the summer sky.
express in speech
From this reading Should he speak of her to Miss Tremaine?
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading _George William Curtis._ Vance passed on through the streets, wondering what could be the mystery which had driven his new acquaintance forth into the wide world without a protector.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading “Sing again the song you sung When we were together young; When there were but you and I Underneath the summer sky.
sungnounUS /sʌŋ/
the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy
From this reading “Sing again the song you sung When we were together young; When there were but you and I Underneath the summer sky.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sing the song, and o’er and o’er, Though I know that nevermore Will it seem the song you sung When we were together young.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Sing again the song you sung When we were together young; When there were but you and I Underneath the summer sky.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Sing again the song you sung When we were together young; When there were but you and I Underneath the summer sky.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Sing the song, and o’er and o’er, Though I know that nevermore Will it seem the song you sung When we were together young.”
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading _George William Curtis._ Vance passed on through the streets, wondering what could be the mystery which had driven his new acquaintance forth into the wide world without a protector.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Should he speak of her to Miss Tremaine?
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading “Sing again the song you sung When we were together young; When there were but you and I Underneath the summer sky.
Tremaine
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From this reading Should he speak of her to Miss Tremaine?
UnderneathprepositionUS /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading “Sing again the song you sung When we were together young; When there were but you and I Underneath the summer sky.
Vance
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From this reading _George William Curtis._ Vance passed on through the streets, wondering what could be the mystery which had driven his new acquaintance forth into the wide world without a protector.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Sing again the song you sung When we were together young; When there were but you and I Underneath the summer sky.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Sing again the song you sung When we were together young; When there were but you and I Underneath the summer sky.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _George William Curtis._ Vance passed on through the streets, wondering what could be the mystery which had driven his new acquaintance forth into the wide world without a protector.
at the time that
From this reading “Sing again the song you sung When we were together young; When there were but you and I Underneath the summer sky.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _George William Curtis._ Vance passed on through the streets, wondering what could be the mystery which had driven his new acquaintance forth into the wide world without a protector.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading _George William Curtis._ Vance passed on through the streets, wondering what could be the mystery which had driven his new acquaintance forth into the wide world without a protector.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Sing the song, and o’er and o’er, Though I know that nevermore Will it seem the song you sung When we were together young.”
William
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From this reading _George William Curtis._ Vance passed on through the streets, wondering what could be the mystery which had driven his new acquaintance forth into the wide world without a protector.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading _George William Curtis._ Vance passed on through the streets, wondering what could be the mystery which had driven his new acquaintance forth into the wide world without a protector.
showing curiosity
From this reading _George William Curtis._ Vance passed on through the streets, wondering what could be the mystery which had driven his new acquaintance forth into the wide world without a protector.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading _George William Curtis._ Vance passed on through the streets, wondering what could be the mystery which had driven his new acquaintance forth into the wide world without a protector.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Sing again the song you sung When we were together young; When there were but you and I Underneath the summer sky.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “Sing again the song you sung When we were together young; When there were but you and I Underneath the summer sky.
