used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jocelyn Thew, from whose manner there seemed to have departed much of the austerity of the previous evening, had never been a more brilliant companion.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading He, who spoke so seldom of his own doings, told story after story of his wanderings in distant countries, until even Katharine lost her fears of the situation and abandoned herself to the enjoyment of the moment.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He, who spoke so seldom of his own doings, told story after story of his wanderings in distant countries, until even Katharine lost her fears of the situation and abandoned herself to the enjoyment of the moment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He, who spoke so seldom of his own doings, told story after story of his wanderings in distant countries, until even Katharine lost her fears of the situation and abandoned herself to the enjoyment of the moment.
any thing at all
From this reading He spoke with regret of Richard Beverley's departure in a couple of days, and only once did he hint at anything in the least disturbing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The dinner of the red roses, as though in emulation of its rival entertainment, seemed on its way to complete success.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He spoke with regret of Richard Beverley's departure in a couple of days, and only once did he hint at anything in the least disturbing.
austeritynounUS /ˌɔːˈsterɪti/
the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
From this reading Jocelyn Thew, from whose manner there seemed to have departed much of the austerity of the previous evening, had never been a more brilliant companion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Jocelyn Thew, from whose manner there seemed to have departed much of the austerity of the previous evening, had never been a more brilliant companion.
Beverley's
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From this reading He spoke with regret of Richard Beverley's departure in a couple of days, and only once did he hint at anything in the least disturbing.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Jocelyn Thew, from whose manner there seemed to have departed much of the austerity of the previous evening, had never been a more brilliant companion.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Jocelyn Thew, from whose manner there seemed to have departed much of the austerity of the previous evening, had never been a more brilliant companion.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The dinner of the red roses, as though in emulation of its rival entertainment, seemed on its way to complete success.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He, who spoke so seldom of his own doings, told story after story of his wanderings in distant countries, until even Katharine lost her fears of the situation and abandoned herself to the enjoyment of the moment.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading He spoke with regret of Richard Beverley's departure in a couple of days, and only once did he hint at anything in the least disturbing.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He spoke with regret of Richard Beverley's departure in a couple of days, and only once did he hint at anything in the least disturbing.
well in the past; former
From this reading Jocelyn Thew, from whose manner there seemed to have departed much of the austerity of the previous evening, had never been a more brilliant companion.
the act of departing
From this reading He spoke with regret of Richard Beverley's departure in a couple of days, and only once did he hint at anything in the least disturbing.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He spoke with regret of Richard Beverley's departure in a couple of days, and only once did he hint at anything in the least disturbing.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The dinner of the red roses, as though in emulation of its rival entertainment, seemed on its way to complete success.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading He, who spoke so seldom of his own doings, told story after story of his wanderings in distant countries, until even Katharine lost her fears of the situation and abandoned herself to the enjoyment of the moment.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading He spoke with regret of Richard Beverley's departure in a couple of days, and only once did he hint at anything in the least disturbing.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading He, who spoke so seldom of his own doings, told story after story of his wanderings in distant countries, until even Katharine lost her fears of the situation and abandoned herself to the enjoyment of the moment.
emulationnounUS /ˌemjəˈleɪʃən/
ambition to equal or excel
From this reading The dinner of the red roses, as though in emulation of its rival entertainment, seemed on its way to complete success.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading He, who spoke so seldom of his own doings, told story after story of his wanderings in distant countries, until even Katharine lost her fears of the situation and abandoned herself to the enjoyment of the moment.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading The dinner of the red roses, as though in emulation of its rival entertainment, seemed on its way to complete success.
divisible by two
From this reading He, who spoke so seldom of his own doings, told story after story of his wanderings in distant countries, until even Katharine lost her fears of the situation and abandoned herself to the enjoyment of the moment.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Jocelyn Thew, from whose manner there seemed to have departed much of the austerity of the previous evening, had never been a more brilliant companion.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading He, who spoke so seldom of his own doings, told story after story of his wanderings in distant countries, until even Katharine lost her fears of the situation and abandoned herself to the enjoyment of the moment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Jocelyn Thew, from whose manner there seemed to have departed much of the austerity of the previous evening, had never been a more brilliant companion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jocelyn Thew, from whose manner there seemed to have departed much of the austerity of the previous evening, had never been a more brilliant companion.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Jocelyn Thew, from whose manner there seemed to have departed much of the austerity of the previous evening, had never been a more brilliant companion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He, who spoke so seldom of his own doings, told story after story of his wanderings in distant countries, until even Katharine lost her fears of the situation and abandoned herself to the enjoyment of the moment.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He, who spoke so seldom of his own doings, told story after story of his wanderings in distant countries, until even Katharine lost her fears of the situation and abandoned herself to the enjoyment of the moment.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading He, who spoke so seldom of his own doings, told story after story of his wanderings in distant countries, until even Katharine lost her fears of the situation and abandoned herself to the enjoyment of the moment.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading He spoke with regret of Richard Beverley's departure in a couple of days, and only once did he hint at anything in the least disturbing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He, who spoke so seldom of his own doings, told story after story of his wanderings in distant countries, until even Katharine lost her fears of the situation and abandoned herself to the enjoyment of the moment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The dinner of the red roses, as though in emulation of its rival entertainment, seemed on its way to complete success.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The dinner of the red roses, as though in emulation of its rival entertainment, seemed on its way to complete success.
Jocelyn
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From this reading Jocelyn Thew, from whose manner there seemed to have departed much of the austerity of the previous evening, had never been a more brilliant companion.
Katharine
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From this reading He, who spoke so seldom of his own doings, told story after story of his wanderings in distant countries, until even Katharine lost her fears of the situation and abandoned herself to the enjoyment of the moment.
kindlier
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From this reading His tone was kindlier and his manner more natural.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading He spoke with regret of Richard Beverley's departure in a couple of days, and only once did he hint at anything in the least disturbing.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading He, who spoke so seldom of his own doings, told story after story of his wanderings in distant countries, until even Katharine lost her fears of the situation and abandoned herself to the enjoyment of the moment.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Jocelyn Thew, from whose manner there seemed to have departed much of the austerity of the previous evening, had never been a more brilliant companion.
a particular point in time
From this reading He, who spoke so seldom of his own doings, told story after story of his wanderings in distant countries, until even Katharine lost her fears of the situation and abandoned herself to the enjoyment of the moment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Jocelyn Thew, from whose manner there seemed to have departed much of the austerity of the previous evening, had never been a more brilliant companion.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Jocelyn Thew, from whose manner there seemed to have departed much of the austerity of the previous evening, had never been a more brilliant companion.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading His tone was kindlier and his manner more natural.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Jocelyn Thew, from whose manner there seemed to have departed much of the austerity of the previous evening, had never been a more brilliant companion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The dinner of the red roses, as though in emulation of its rival entertainment, seemed on its way to complete success.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The dinner of the red roses, as though in emulation of its rival entertainment, seemed on its way to complete success.
on one occasion
From this reading He spoke with regret of Richard Beverley's departure in a couple of days, and only once did he hint at anything in the least disturbing.
and nothing more
From this reading He spoke with regret of Richard Beverley's departure in a couple of days, and only once did he hint at anything in the least disturbing.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He, who spoke so seldom of his own doings, told story after story of his wanderings in distant countries, until even Katharine lost her fears of the situation and abandoned herself to the enjoyment of the moment.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Jocelyn Thew, from whose manner there seemed to have departed much of the austerity of the previous evening, had never been a more brilliant companion.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The dinner of the red roses, as though in emulation of its rival entertainment, seemed on its way to complete success.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading He spoke with regret of Richard Beverley's departure in a couple of days, and only once did he hint at anything in the least disturbing.
Richard
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From this reading He spoke with regret of Richard Beverley's departure in a couple of days, and only once did he hint at anything in the least disturbing.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading The dinner of the red roses, as though in emulation of its rival entertainment, seemed on its way to complete success.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The dinner of the red roses, as though in emulation of its rival entertainment, seemed on its way to complete success.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The dinner of the red roses, as though in emulation of its rival entertainment, seemed on its way to complete success.
not often
From this reading He, who spoke so seldom of his own doings, told story after story of his wanderings in distant countries, until even Katharine lost her fears of the situation and abandoned herself to the enjoyment of the moment.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading He, who spoke so seldom of his own doings, told story after story of his wanderings in distant countries, until even Katharine lost her fears of the situation and abandoned herself to the enjoyment of the moment.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He, who spoke so seldom of his own doings, told story after story of his wanderings in distant countries, until even Katharine lost her fears of the situation and abandoned herself to the enjoyment of the moment.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He, who spoke so seldom of his own doings, told story after story of his wanderings in distant countries, until even Katharine lost her fears of the situation and abandoned herself to the enjoyment of the moment.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading He, who spoke so seldom of his own doings, told story after story of his wanderings in distant countries, until even Katharine lost her fears of the situation and abandoned herself to the enjoyment of the moment.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The dinner of the red roses, as though in emulation of its rival entertainment, seemed on its way to complete success.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The dinner of the red roses, as though in emulation of its rival entertainment, seemed on its way to complete success.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Jocelyn Thew, from whose manner there seemed to have departed much of the austerity of the previous evening, had never been a more brilliant companion.
Thew
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From this reading Jocelyn Thew, from whose manner there seemed to have departed much of the austerity of the previous evening, had never been a more brilliant companion.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The dinner of the red roses, as though in emulation of its rival entertainment, seemed on its way to complete success.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The dinner of the red roses, as though in emulation of its rival entertainment, seemed on its way to complete success.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He, who spoke so seldom of his own doings, told story after story of his wanderings in distant countries, until even Katharine lost her fears of the situation and abandoned herself to the enjoyment of the moment.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading His tone was kindlier and his manner more natural.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He, who spoke so seldom of his own doings, told story after story of his wanderings in distant countries, until even Katharine lost her fears of the situation and abandoned herself to the enjoyment of the moment.
wanderingsnounUS /ˈwɑːndərɪŋz/
plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading He, who spoke so seldom of his own doings, told story after story of his wanderings in distant countries, until even Katharine lost her fears of the situation and abandoned herself to the enjoyment of the moment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His tone was kindlier and his manner more natural.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The dinner of the red roses, as though in emulation of its rival entertainment, seemed on its way to complete success.
which person or people
From this reading He, who spoke so seldom of his own doings, told story after story of his wanderings in distant countries, until even Katharine lost her fears of the situation and abandoned herself to the enjoyment of the moment.
belonging to which person
From this reading Jocelyn Thew, from whose manner there seemed to have departed much of the austerity of the previous evening, had never been a more brilliant companion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He spoke with regret of Richard Beverley's departure in a couple of days, and only once did he hint at anything in the least disturbing.
