used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a few days later, in the forenoon.
ALFRED'S
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From this reading COUSIN ALFRED'S SECRET.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading John Haveril was gone into the City on the business of keeping together what he had got--a business which seems to take up the whole of a rich man's time and more, so that he really has no chance of looking for the way to the kingdom of heaven.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was not in the least a philosopher--the sight of the people, and the carriages, and the omnibuses, did not move her to meditate on the brevity of life as it moves some thinkers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His wife sat at the window of her room in the hotel, contemplating the full tide of life below.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading His wife sat at the window of her room in the hotel, contemplating the full tide of life below.
brevitynounUS /ˈbrevəti/
the use of brief expressions
From this reading She was not in the least a philosopher--the sight of the people, and the carriages, and the omnibuses, did not move her to meditate on the brevity of life as it moves some thinkers.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading John Haveril was gone into the City on the business of keeping together what he had got--a business which seems to take up the whole of a rich man's time and more, so that he really has no chance of looking for the way to the kingdom of heaven.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading She was not in the least a philosopher--the sight of the people, and the carriages, and the omnibuses, did not move her to meditate on the brevity of life as it moves some thinkers.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading John Haveril was gone into the City on the business of keeping together what he had got--a business which seems to take up the whole of a rich man's time and more, so that he really has no chance of looking for the way to the kingdom of heaven.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading John Haveril was gone into the City on the business of keeping together what he had got--a business which seems to take up the whole of a rich man's time and more, so that he really has no chance of looking for the way to the kingdom of heaven.
contemplatingverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading His wife sat at the window of her room in the hotel, contemplating the full tide of life below.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading COUSIN ALFRED'S SECRET.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was a few days later, in the forenoon.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She was not in the least a philosopher--the sight of the people, and the carriages, and the omnibuses, did not move her to meditate on the brevity of life as it moves some thinkers.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was a few days later, in the forenoon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading John Haveril was gone into the City on the business of keeping together what he had got--a business which seems to take up the whole of a rich man's time and more, so that he really has no chance of looking for the way to the kingdom of heaven.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was a few days later, in the forenoon.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading His wife sat at the window of her room in the hotel, contemplating the full tide of life below.
destroyed or killed
From this reading John Haveril was gone into the City on the business of keeping together what he had got--a business which seems to take up the whole of a rich man's time and more, so that he really has no chance of looking for the way to the kingdom of heaven.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading John Haveril was gone into the City on the business of keeping together what he had got--a business which seems to take up the whole of a rich man's time and more, so that he really has no chance of looking for the way to the kingdom of heaven.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading John Haveril was gone into the City on the business of keeping together what he had got--a business which seems to take up the whole of a rich man's time and more, so that he really has no chance of looking for the way to the kingdom of heaven.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading John Haveril was gone into the City on the business of keeping together what he had got--a business which seems to take up the whole of a rich man's time and more, so that he really has no chance of looking for the way to the kingdom of heaven.
Haveril
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From this reading John Haveril was gone into the City on the business of keeping together what he had got--a business which seems to take up the whole of a rich man's time and more, so that he really has no chance of looking for the way to the kingdom of heaven.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading John Haveril was gone into the City on the business of keeping together what he had got--a business which seems to take up the whole of a rich man's time and more, so that he really has no chance of looking for the way to the kingdom of heaven.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading John Haveril was gone into the City on the business of keeping together what he had got--a business which seems to take up the whole of a rich man's time and more, so that he really has no chance of looking for the way to the kingdom of heaven.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His wife sat at the window of her room in the hotel, contemplating the full tide of life below.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His wife sat at the window of her room in the hotel, contemplating the full tide of life below.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading His wife sat at the window of her room in the hotel, contemplating the full tide of life below.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a few days later, in the forenoon.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading John Haveril was gone into the City on the business of keeping together what he had got--a business which seems to take up the whole of a rich man's time and more, so that he really has no chance of looking for the way to the kingdom of heaven.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a few days later, in the forenoon.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Haveril was gone into the City on the business of keeping together what he had got--a business which seems to take up the whole of a rich man's time and more, so that he really has no chance of looking for the way to the kingdom of heaven.
conformity or harmony
From this reading John Haveril was gone into the City on the business of keeping together what he had got--a business which seems to take up the whole of a rich man's time and more, so that he really has no chance of looking for the way to the kingdom of heaven.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading John Haveril was gone into the City on the business of keeping together what he had got--a business which seems to take up the whole of a rich man's time and more, so that he really has no chance of looking for the way to the kingdom of heaven.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It was a few days later, in the forenoon.
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 She was not in the least a philosopher--the sight of the people, and the carriages, and the omnibuses, did not move her to meditate on the brevity of life as it moves some thinkers.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading His wife sat at the window of her room in the hotel, contemplating the full tide of life below.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading John Haveril was gone into the City on the business of keeping together what he had got--a business which seems to take up the whole of a rich man's time and more, so that he really has no chance of looking for the way to the kingdom of heaven.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading John Haveril was gone into the City on the business of keeping together what he had got--a business which seems to take up the whole of a rich man's time and more, so that he really has no chance of looking for the way to the kingdom of heaven.
meditateverbUS /ˈmedəteɪt/
reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading She was not in the least a philosopher--the sight of the people, and the carriages, and the omnibuses, did not move her to meditate on the brevity of life as it moves some thinkers.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading John Haveril was gone into the City on the business of keeping together what he had got--a business which seems to take up the whole of a rich man's time and more, so that he really has no chance of looking for the way to the kingdom of heaven.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She was not in the least a philosopher--the sight of the people, and the carriages, and the omnibuses, did not move her to meditate on the brevity of life as it moves some thinkers.
movesnounUS /muːvz/
plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something
From this reading She was not in the least a philosopher--the sight of the people, and the carriages, and the omnibuses, did not move her to meditate on the brevity of life as it moves some thinkers.
not any; not one
From this reading John Haveril was gone into the City on the business of keeping together what he had got--a business which seems to take up the whole of a rich man's time and more, so that he really has no chance of looking for the way to the kingdom of heaven.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was not in the least a philosopher--the sight of the people, and the carriages, and the omnibuses, did not move her to meditate on the brevity of life as it moves some thinkers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading John Haveril was gone into the City on the business of keeping together what he had got--a business which seems to take up the whole of a rich man's time and more, so that he really has no chance of looking for the way to the kingdom of heaven.
omnibusesnounUS /ˈɑːmnəbəsəz/
plural of “omnibus” — an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single author
From this reading She was not in the least a philosopher--the sight of the people, and the carriages, and the omnibuses, did not move her to meditate on the brevity of life as it moves some thinkers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading John Haveril was gone into the City on the business of keeping together what he had got--a business which seems to take up the whole of a rich man's time and more, so that he really has no chance of looking for the way to the kingdom of heaven.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading She was not in the least a philosopher--the sight of the people, and the carriages, and the omnibuses, did not move her to meditate on the brevity of life as it moves some thinkers.
philosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading She was not in the least a philosopher--the sight of the people, and the carriages, and the omnibuses, did not move her to meditate on the brevity of life as it moves some thinkers.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading John Haveril was gone into the City on the business of keeping together what he had got--a business which seems to take up the whole of a rich man's time and more, so that he really has no chance of looking for the way to the kingdom of heaven.
possessing material wealth
From this reading John Haveril was gone into the City on the business of keeping together what he had got--a business which seems to take up the whole of a rich man's time and more, so that he really has no chance of looking for the way to the kingdom of heaven.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading His wife sat at the window of her room in the hotel, contemplating the full tide of life below.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading His wife sat at the window of her room in the hotel, contemplating the full tide of life below.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading COUSIN ALFRED'S SECRET.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading John Haveril was gone into the City on the business of keeping together what he had got--a business which seems to take up the whole of a rich man's time and more, so that he really has no chance of looking for the way to the kingdom of heaven.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was not in the least a philosopher--the sight of the people, and the carriages, and the omnibuses, did not move her to meditate on the brevity of life as it moves some thinkers.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading She was not in the least a philosopher--the sight of the people, and the carriages, and the omnibuses, did not move her to meditate on the brevity of life as it moves some thinkers.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading John Haveril was gone into the City on the business of keeping together what he had got--a business which seems to take up the whole of a rich man's time and more, so that he really has no chance of looking for the way to the kingdom of heaven.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She was not in the least a philosopher--the sight of the people, and the carriages, and the omnibuses, did not move her to meditate on the brevity of life as it moves some thinkers.
carry out
From this reading John Haveril was gone into the City on the business of keeping together what he had got--a business which seems to take up the whole of a rich man's time and more, so that he really has no chance of looking for the way to the kingdom of heaven.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading John Haveril was gone into the City on the business of keeping together what he had got--a business which seems to take up the whole of a rich man's time and more, so that he really has no chance of looking for the way to the kingdom of heaven.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a few days later, in the forenoon.
thinkersnounUS /ˈθɪŋkərz/
plural of “thinker” — an important intellectual
From this reading She was not in the least a philosopher--the sight of the people, and the carriages, and the omnibuses, did not move her to meditate on the brevity of life as it moves some thinkers.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading His wife sat at the window of her room in the hotel, contemplating the full tide of life below.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading John Haveril was gone into the City on the business of keeping together what he had got--a business which seems to take up the whole of a rich man's time and more, so that he really has no chance of looking for the way to the kingdom of heaven.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading John Haveril was gone into the City on the business of keeping together what he had got--a business which seems to take up the whole of a rich man's time and more, so that he really has no chance of looking for the way to the kingdom of heaven.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading John Haveril was gone into the City on the business of keeping together what he had got--a business which seems to take up the whole of a rich man's time and more, so that he really has no chance of looking for the way to the kingdom of heaven.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading John Haveril was gone into the City on the business of keeping together what he had got--a business which seems to take up the whole of a rich man's time and more, so that he really has no chance of looking for the way to the kingdom of heaven.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a few days later, in the forenoon.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading John Haveril was gone into the City on the business of keeping together what he had got--a business which seems to take up the whole of a rich man's time and more, so that he really has no chance of looking for the way to the kingdom of heaven.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading John Haveril was gone into the City on the business of keeping together what he had got--a business which seems to take up the whole of a rich man's time and more, so that he really has no chance of looking for the way to the kingdom of heaven.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading John Haveril was gone into the City on the business of keeping together what he had got--a business which seems to take up the whole of a rich man's time and more, so that he really has no chance of looking for the way to the kingdom of heaven.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading John Haveril was gone into the City on the business of keeping together what he had got--a business which seems to take up the whole of a rich man's time and more, so that he really has no chance of looking for the way to the kingdom of heaven.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading His wife sat at the window of her room in the hotel, contemplating the full tide of life below.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading His wife sat at the window of her room in the hotel, contemplating the full tide of life below.
