1913
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From this reading And so Ivor missed many exciting happenings, for the summer of 1913 was a very eventful one in many ways.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And so Ivor missed many exciting happenings, for the summer of 1913 was a very eventful one in many ways.
(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 Ivor simply had no interest in any one else throughout that time; for it is the way of certain natures to show their consummate interest in one person by the neglect of all others.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading From that memorable night in July when Ivor first dined with Magdalen he almost literally saw no one else during the ensuing twelve months and more--unless Gerald Trevor happened to insist, as he occasionally did.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From that memorable night in July when Ivor first dined with Magdalen he almost literally saw no one else during the ensuing twelve months and more--unless Gerald Trevor happened to insist, as he occasionally did.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Ivor simply had no interest in any one else throughout that time; for it is the way of certain natures to show their consummate interest in one person by the neglect of all others.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From that memorable night in July when Ivor first dined with Magdalen he almost literally saw no one else during the ensuing twelve months and more--unless Gerald Trevor happened to insist, as he occasionally did.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading The season of 1913 was, as every one remembers, more than usually brilliant.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Ivor simply had no interest in any one else throughout that time; for it is the way of certain natures to show their consummate interest in one person by the neglect of all others.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Ivor simply had no interest in any one else throughout that time; for it is the way of certain natures to show their consummate interest in one person by the neglect of all others.
consummateverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəmət/
fulfill sexually
From this reading Ivor simply had no interest in any one else throughout that time; for it is the way of certain natures to show their consummate interest in one person by the neglect of all others.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Mayfair was brilliant, nothing disturbed Mayfair--and Mayfair disturbed nothing; which curious phenomenon was explained by thinking men by the rather far-fetched theory that Mayfair does not really matter in England, that it is not England: that, in fact, Mayfair does not represent England any more than, say, the Duke of Manchester represents Manchester.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading From that memorable night in July when Ivor first dined with Magdalen he almost literally saw no one else during the ensuing twelve months and more--unless Gerald Trevor happened to insist, as he occasionally did.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading From that memorable night in July when Ivor first dined with Magdalen he almost literally saw no one else during the ensuing twelve months and more--unless Gerald Trevor happened to insist, as he occasionally did.
having the place or position changed
From this reading Mayfair was brilliant, nothing disturbed Mayfair--and Mayfair disturbed nothing; which curious phenomenon was explained by thinking men by the rather far-fetched theory that Mayfair does not really matter in England, that it is not England: that, in fact, Mayfair does not represent England any more than, say, the Duke of Manchester represents Manchester.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mayfair was brilliant, nothing disturbed Mayfair--and Mayfair disturbed nothing; which curious phenomenon was explained by thinking men by the rather far-fetched theory that Mayfair does not really matter in England, that it is not England: that, in fact, Mayfair does not represent England any more than, say, the Duke of Manchester represents Manchester.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Mayfair was brilliant, nothing disturbed Mayfair--and Mayfair disturbed nothing; which curious phenomenon was explained by thinking men by the rather far-fetched theory that Mayfair does not really matter in England, that it is not England: that, in fact, Mayfair does not represent England any more than, say, the Duke of Manchester represents Manchester.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading From that memorable night in July when Ivor first dined with Magdalen he almost literally saw no one else during the ensuing twelve months and more--unless Gerald Trevor happened to insist, as he occasionally did.
else
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From this reading From that memorable night in July when Ivor first dined with Magdalen he almost literally saw no one else during the ensuing twelve months and more--unless Gerald Trevor happened to insist, as he occasionally did.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Mayfair was brilliant, nothing disturbed Mayfair--and Mayfair disturbed nothing; which curious phenomenon was explained by thinking men by the rather far-fetched theory that Mayfair does not really matter in England, that it is not England: that, in fact, Mayfair does not represent England any more than, say, the Duke of Manchester represents Manchester.
ensuingadjectiveUS /ˈensuːɪŋ/
following immediately and as a result of what went before
From this reading From that memorable night in July when Ivor first dined with Magdalen he almost literally saw no one else during the ensuing twelve months and more--unless Gerald Trevor happened to insist, as he occasionally did.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading And so Ivor missed many exciting happenings, for the summer of 1913 was a very eventful one in many ways.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The season of 1913 was, as every one remembers, more than usually brilliant.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading And so Ivor missed many exciting happenings, for the summer of 1913 was a very eventful one in many ways.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Mayfair was brilliant, nothing disturbed Mayfair--and Mayfair disturbed nothing; which curious phenomenon was explained by thinking men by the rather far-fetched theory that Mayfair does not really matter in England, that it is not England: that, in fact, Mayfair does not represent England any more than, say, the Duke of Manchester represents Manchester.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Mayfair was brilliant, nothing disturbed Mayfair--and Mayfair disturbed nothing; which curious phenomenon was explained by thinking men by the rather far-fetched theory that Mayfair does not really matter in England, that it is not England: that, in fact, Mayfair does not represent England any more than, say, the Duke of Manchester represents Manchester.
far-fetchedadjective
(of an idea or story) so exaggerated or ludicrous as to be improbable
From this reading Mayfair was brilliant, nothing disturbed Mayfair--and Mayfair disturbed nothing; which curious phenomenon was explained by thinking men by the rather far-fetched theory that Mayfair does not really matter in England, that it is not England: that, in fact, Mayfair does not represent England any more than, say, the Duke of Manchester represents Manchester.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading From that memorable night in July when Ivor first dined with Magdalen he almost literally saw no one else during the ensuing twelve months and more--unless Gerald Trevor happened to insist, as he occasionally did.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ivor simply had no interest in any one else throughout that time; for it is the way of certain natures to show their consummate interest in one person by the neglect of all others.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From that memorable night in July when Ivor first dined with Magdalen he almost literally saw no one else during the ensuing twelve months and more--unless Gerald Trevor happened to insist, as he occasionally did.
Gerald
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From this reading From that memorable night in July when Ivor first dined with Magdalen he almost literally saw no one else during the ensuing twelve months and more--unless Gerald Trevor happened to insist, as he occasionally did.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ivor simply had no interest in any one else throughout that time; for it is the way of certain natures to show their consummate interest in one person by the neglect of all others.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading From that memorable night in July when Ivor first dined with Magdalen he almost literally saw no one else during the ensuing twelve months and more--unless Gerald Trevor happened to insist, as he occasionally did.
happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading And so Ivor missed many exciting happenings, for the summer of 1913 was a very eventful one in many ways.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From that memorable night in July when Ivor first dined with Magdalen he almost literally saw no one else during the ensuing twelve months and more--unless Gerald Trevor happened to insist, as he occasionally did.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From that memorable night in July when Ivor first dined with Magdalen he almost literally saw no one else during the ensuing twelve months and more--unless Gerald Trevor happened to insist, as he occasionally did.
insistverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪst/
be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading From that memorable night in July when Ivor first dined with Magdalen he almost literally saw no one else during the ensuing twelve months and more--unless Gerald Trevor happened to insist, as he occasionally did.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Ivor simply had no interest in any one else throughout that time; for it is the way of certain natures to show their consummate interest in one person by the neglect of all others.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ivor simply had no interest in any one else throughout that time; for it is the way of certain natures to show their consummate interest in one person by the neglect of all others.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ivor simply had no interest in any one else throughout that time; for it is the way of certain natures to show their consummate interest in one person by the neglect of all others.
Ivor
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From this reading From that memorable night in July when Ivor first dined with Magdalen he almost literally saw no one else during the ensuing twelve months and more--unless Gerald Trevor happened to insist, as he occasionally did.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading From that memorable night in July when Ivor first dined with Magdalen he almost literally saw no one else during the ensuing twelve months and more--unless Gerald Trevor happened to insist, as he occasionally did.
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading From that memorable night in July when Ivor first dined with Magdalen he almost literally saw no one else during the ensuing twelve months and more--unless Gerald Trevor happened to insist, as he occasionally did.
MagdalennounUS /ˈmæɡdələn/
a reformed prostitute
From this reading From that memorable night in July when Ivor first dined with Magdalen he almost literally saw no one else during the ensuing twelve months and more--unless Gerald Trevor happened to insist, as he occasionally did.
ManchesternounUS /ˈmæntʃestər/
largest city in New Hampshire; located in southeastern New Hampshire on the Merrimack river
From this reading Mayfair was brilliant, nothing disturbed Mayfair--and Mayfair disturbed nothing; which curious phenomenon was explained by thinking men by the rather far-fetched theory that Mayfair does not really matter in England, that it is not England: that, in fact, Mayfair does not represent England any more than, say, the Duke of Manchester represents Manchester.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading And so Ivor missed many exciting happenings, for the summer of 1913 was a very eventful one in many ways.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Mayfair was brilliant, nothing disturbed Mayfair--and Mayfair disturbed nothing; which curious phenomenon was explained by thinking men by the rather far-fetched theory that Mayfair does not really matter in England, that it is not England: that, in fact, Mayfair does not represent England any more than, say, the Duke of Manchester represents Manchester.
Mayfair
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From this reading Mayfair was brilliant, nothing disturbed Mayfair--and Mayfair disturbed nothing; which curious phenomenon was explained by thinking men by the rather far-fetched theory that Mayfair does not really matter in England, that it is not England: that, in fact, Mayfair does not represent England any more than, say, the Duke of Manchester represents Manchester.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading From that memorable night in July when Ivor first dined with Magdalen he almost literally saw no one else during the ensuing twelve months and more--unless Gerald Trevor happened to insist, as he occasionally did.
the force of workers available
From this reading Mayfair was brilliant, nothing disturbed Mayfair--and Mayfair disturbed nothing; which curious phenomenon was explained by thinking men by the rather far-fetched theory that Mayfair does not really matter in England, that it is not England: that, in fact, Mayfair does not represent England any more than, say, the Duke of Manchester represents Manchester.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading And so Ivor missed many exciting happenings, for the summer of 1913 was a very eventful one in many ways.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading From that memorable night in July when Ivor first dined with Magdalen he almost literally saw no one else during the ensuing twelve months and more--unless Gerald Trevor happened to insist, as he occasionally did.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading From that memorable night in July when Ivor first dined with Magdalen he almost literally saw no one else during the ensuing twelve months and more--unless Gerald Trevor happened to insist, as he occasionally did.
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Ivor simply had no interest in any one else throughout that time; for it is the way of certain natures to show their consummate interest in one person by the neglect of all others.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading Ivor simply had no interest in any one else throughout that time; for it is the way of certain natures to show their consummate interest in one person by the neglect of all others.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading From that memorable night in July when Ivor first dined with Magdalen he almost literally saw no one else during the ensuing twelve months and more--unless Gerald Trevor happened to insist, as he occasionally did.
not any; not one
From this reading From that memorable night in July when Ivor first dined with Magdalen he almost literally saw no one else during the ensuing twelve months and more--unless Gerald Trevor happened to insist, as he occasionally did.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mayfair was brilliant, nothing disturbed Mayfair--and Mayfair disturbed nothing; which curious phenomenon was explained by thinking men by the rather far-fetched theory that Mayfair does not really matter in England, that it is not England: that, in fact, Mayfair does not represent England any more than, say, the Duke of Manchester represents Manchester.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Mayfair was brilliant, nothing disturbed Mayfair--and Mayfair disturbed nothing; which curious phenomenon was explained by thinking men by the rather far-fetched theory that Mayfair does not really matter in England, that it is not England: that, in fact, Mayfair does not represent England any more than, say, the Duke of Manchester represents Manchester.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading From that memorable night in July when Ivor first dined with Magdalen he almost literally saw no one else during the ensuing twelve months and more--unless Gerald Trevor happened to insist, as he occasionally did.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ivor simply had no interest in any one else throughout that time; for it is the way of certain natures to show their consummate interest in one person by the neglect of all others.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading From that memorable night in July when Ivor first dined with Magdalen he almost literally saw no one else during the ensuing twelve months and more--unless Gerald Trevor happened to insist, as he occasionally did.
others
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From this reading Ivor simply had no interest in any one else throughout that time; for it is the way of certain natures to show their consummate interest in one person by the neglect of all others.
a human being
From this reading Ivor simply had no interest in any one else throughout that time; for it is the way of certain natures to show their consummate interest in one person by the neglect of all others.
phenomenonnounUS /fəˈnɑːmənɑːn/
any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading Mayfair was brilliant, nothing disturbed Mayfair--and Mayfair disturbed nothing; which curious phenomenon was explained by thinking men by the rather far-fetched theory that Mayfair does not really matter in England, that it is not England: that, in fact, Mayfair does not represent England any more than, say, the Duke of Manchester represents Manchester.
on the contrary
From this reading Mayfair was brilliant, nothing disturbed Mayfair--and Mayfair disturbed nothing; which curious phenomenon was explained by thinking men by the rather far-fetched theory that Mayfair does not really matter in England, that it is not England: that, in fact, Mayfair does not represent England any more than, say, the Duke of Manchester represents Manchester.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Mayfair was brilliant, nothing disturbed Mayfair--and Mayfair disturbed nothing; which curious phenomenon was explained by thinking men by the rather far-fetched theory that Mayfair does not really matter in England, that it is not England: that, in fact, Mayfair does not represent England any more than, say, the Duke of Manchester represents Manchester.
remembersverbUS /rɪˈmembərz/
third-person singular of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading The season of 1913 was, as every one remembers, more than usually brilliant.
representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading Mayfair was brilliant, nothing disturbed Mayfair--and Mayfair disturbed nothing; which curious phenomenon was explained by thinking men by the rather far-fetched theory that Mayfair does not really matter in England, that it is not England: that, in fact, Mayfair does not represent England any more than, say, the Duke of Manchester represents Manchester.
representsverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzents/
third-person singular of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading Mayfair was brilliant, nothing disturbed Mayfair--and Mayfair disturbed nothing; which curious phenomenon was explained by thinking men by the rather far-fetched theory that Mayfair does not really matter in England, that it is not England: that, in fact, Mayfair does not represent England any more than, say, the Duke of Manchester represents Manchester.
cut with a saw
From this reading From that memorable night in July when Ivor first dined with Magdalen he almost literally saw no one else during the ensuing twelve months and more--unless Gerald Trevor happened to insist, as he occasionally did.
express in words
From this reading Mayfair was brilliant, nothing disturbed Mayfair--and Mayfair disturbed nothing; which curious phenomenon was explained by thinking men by the rather far-fetched theory that Mayfair does not really matter in England, that it is not England: that, in fact, Mayfair does not represent England any more than, say, the Duke of Manchester represents Manchester.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The season of 1913 was, as every one remembers, more than usually brilliant.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Ivor simply had no interest in any one else throughout that time; for it is the way of certain natures to show their consummate interest in one person by the neglect of all others.
and nothing more
From this reading Ivor simply had no interest in any one else throughout that time; for it is the way of certain natures to show their consummate interest in one person by the neglect of all others.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And so Ivor missed many exciting happenings, for the summer of 1913 was a very eventful one in many ways.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading And so Ivor missed many exciting happenings, for the summer of 1913 was a very eventful one in many ways.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The season of 1913 was, as every one remembers, more than usually brilliant.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From that memorable night in July when Ivor first dined with Magdalen he almost literally saw no one else during the ensuing twelve months and more--unless Gerald Trevor happened to insist, as he occasionally did.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From that memorable night in July when Ivor first dined with Magdalen he almost literally saw no one else during the ensuing twelve months and more--unless Gerald Trevor happened to insist, as he occasionally did.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Ivor simply had no interest in any one else throughout that time; for it is the way of certain natures to show their consummate interest in one person by the neglect of all others.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading Mayfair was brilliant, nothing disturbed Mayfair--and Mayfair disturbed nothing; which curious phenomenon was explained by thinking men by the rather far-fetched theory that Mayfair does not really matter in England, that it is not England: that, in fact, Mayfair does not represent England any more than, say, the Duke of Manchester represents Manchester.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Mayfair was brilliant, nothing disturbed Mayfair--and Mayfair disturbed nothing; which curious phenomenon was explained by thinking men by the rather far-fetched theory that Mayfair does not really matter in England, that it is not England: that, in fact, Mayfair does not represent England any more than, say, the Duke of Manchester represents Manchester.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Ivor simply had no interest in any one else throughout that time; for it is the way of certain natures to show their consummate interest in one person by the neglect of all others.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Ivor simply had no interest in any one else throughout that time; for it is the way of certain natures to show their consummate interest in one person by the neglect of all others.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From that memorable night in July when Ivor first dined with Magdalen he almost literally saw no one else during the ensuing twelve months and more--unless Gerald Trevor happened to insist, as he occasionally did.
Trevor
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From this reading From that memorable night in July when Ivor first dined with Magdalen he almost literally saw no one else during the ensuing twelve months and more--unless Gerald Trevor happened to insist, as he occasionally did.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading From that memorable night in July when Ivor first dined with Magdalen he almost literally saw no one else during the ensuing twelve months and more--unless Gerald Trevor happened to insist, as he occasionally did.
except if; if not
From this reading From that memorable night in July when Ivor first dined with Magdalen he almost literally saw no one else during the ensuing twelve months and more--unless Gerald Trevor happened to insist, as he occasionally did.
under normal conditions
From this reading The season of 1913 was, as every one remembers, more than usually brilliant.
precisely as stated
From this reading And so Ivor missed many exciting happenings, for the summer of 1913 was a very eventful one in many ways.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And so Ivor missed many exciting happenings, for the summer of 1913 was a very eventful one in many ways.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Ivor simply had no interest in any one else throughout that time; for it is the way of certain natures to show their consummate interest in one person by the neglect of all others.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading And so Ivor missed many exciting happenings, for the summer of 1913 was a very eventful one in many ways.
at the time that
From this reading From that memorable night in July when Ivor first dined with Magdalen he almost literally saw no one else during the ensuing twelve months and more--unless Gerald Trevor happened to insist, as he occasionally did.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mayfair was brilliant, nothing disturbed Mayfair--and Mayfair disturbed nothing; which curious phenomenon was explained by thinking men by the rather far-fetched theory that Mayfair does not really matter in England, that it is not England: that, in fact, Mayfair does not represent England any more than, say, the Duke of Manchester represents Manchester.
in the company of; together with
From this reading From that memorable night in July when Ivor first dined with Magdalen he almost literally saw no one else during the ensuing twelve months and more--unless Gerald Trevor happened to insist, as he occasionally did.
