used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was no doubt constantly on the move from one place of interest to another; so I had been unable to write to him the news of my appointment to Fleetwater, and, in the light of my recent discovery, I regarded his ignorance of my whereabouts as adding a fresh complication.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading If what the Rector had told me was true, and Riverdale was really inclined towards Marion, then my own position was about as difficult a one as could well be imagined.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading At present the former knew nothing of my residence in the neighbourhood, or of the acquaintance I had formed with his cousin.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading He was no doubt constantly on the move from one place of interest to another; so I had been unable to write to him the news of my appointment to Fleetwater, and, in the light of my recent discovery, I regarded his ignorance of my whereabouts as adding a fresh complication.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading His letters, always few and intermittent, had for some time ceased altogether.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading His letters, always few and intermittent, had for some time ceased altogether.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IT was high time, I felt, to reconsider my position in regard to Eric and Marion.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He was no doubt constantly on the move from one place of interest to another; so I had been unable to write to him the news of my appointment to Fleetwater, and, in the light of my recent discovery, I regarded his ignorance of my whereabouts as adding a fresh complication.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading He was no doubt constantly on the move from one place of interest to another; so I had been unable to write to him the news of my appointment to Fleetwater, and, in the light of my recent discovery, I regarded his ignorance of my whereabouts as adding a fresh complication.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was no doubt constantly on the move from one place of interest to another; so I had been unable to write to him the news of my appointment to Fleetwater, and, in the light of my recent discovery, I regarded his ignorance of my whereabouts as adding a fresh complication.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At present the former knew nothing of my residence in the neighbourhood, or of the acquaintance I had formed with his cousin.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If what the Rector had told me was true, and Riverdale was really inclined towards Marion, then my own position was about as difficult a one as could well be imagined.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was no doubt constantly on the move from one place of interest to another; so I had been unable to write to him the news of my appointment to Fleetwater, and, in the light of my recent discovery, I regarded his ignorance of my whereabouts as adding a fresh complication.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading His letters, always few and intermittent, had for some time ceased altogether.
complicationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act or process of complicating
From this reading He was no doubt constantly on the move from one place of interest to another; so I had been unable to write to him the news of my appointment to Fleetwater, and, in the light of my recent discovery, I regarded his ignorance of my whereabouts as adding a fresh complication.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading He was no doubt constantly on the move from one place of interest to another; so I had been unable to write to him the news of my appointment to Fleetwater, and, in the light of my recent discovery, I regarded his ignorance of my whereabouts as adding a fresh complication.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If what the Rector had told me was true, and Riverdale was really inclined towards Marion, then my own position was about as difficult a one as could well be imagined.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading At present the former knew nothing of my residence in the neighbourhood, or of the acquaintance I had formed with his cousin.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading If what the Rector had told me was true, and Riverdale was really inclined towards Marion, then my own position was about as difficult a one as could well be imagined.
the act of discovering something
From this reading He was no doubt constantly on the move from one place of interest to another; so I had been unable to write to him the news of my appointment to Fleetwater, and, in the light of my recent discovery, I regarded his ignorance of my whereabouts as adding a fresh complication.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading He was no doubt constantly on the move from one place of interest to another; so I had been unable to write to him the news of my appointment to Fleetwater, and, in the light of my recent discovery, I regarded his ignorance of my whereabouts as adding a fresh complication.
Eric
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IT was high time, I felt, to reconsider my position in regard to Eric and Marion.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading IT was high time, I felt, to reconsider my position in regard to Eric and Marion.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading His letters, always few and intermittent, had for some time ceased altogether.
Fleetwater
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was no doubt constantly on the move from one place of interest to another; so I had been unable to write to him the news of my appointment to Fleetwater, and, in the light of my recent discovery, I regarded his ignorance of my whereabouts as adding a fresh complication.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His letters, always few and intermittent, had for some time ceased altogether.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading At present the former knew nothing of my residence in the neighbourhood, or of the acquaintance I had formed with his cousin.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading At present the former knew nothing of my residence in the neighbourhood, or of the acquaintance I had formed with his cousin.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading He was no doubt constantly on the move from one place of interest to another; so I had been unable to write to him the news of my appointment to Fleetwater, and, in the light of my recent discovery, I regarded his ignorance of my whereabouts as adding a fresh complication.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was no doubt constantly on the move from one place of interest to another; so I had been unable to write to him the news of my appointment to Fleetwater, and, in the light of my recent discovery, I regarded his ignorance of my whereabouts as adding a fresh complication.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At present the former knew nothing of my residence in the neighbourhood, or of the acquaintance I had formed with his cousin.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was no doubt constantly on the move from one place of interest to another; so I had been unable to write to him the news of my appointment to Fleetwater, and, in the light of my recent discovery, I regarded his ignorance of my whereabouts as adding a fresh complication.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading IT was high time, I felt, to reconsider my position in regard to Eric and Marion.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was no doubt constantly on the move from one place of interest to another; so I had been unable to write to him the news of my appointment to Fleetwater, and, in the light of my recent discovery, I regarded his ignorance of my whereabouts as adding a fresh complication.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At present the former knew nothing of my residence in the neighbourhood, or of the acquaintance I had formed with his cousin.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading IT was high time, I felt, to reconsider my position in regard to Eric and Marion.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If what the Rector had told me was true, and Riverdale was really inclined towards Marion, then my own position was about as difficult a one as could well be imagined.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading He was no doubt constantly on the move from one place of interest to another; so I had been unable to write to him the news of my appointment to Fleetwater, and, in the light of my recent discovery, I regarded his ignorance of my whereabouts as adding a fresh complication.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading If what the Rector had told me was true, and Riverdale was really inclined towards Marion, then my own position was about as difficult a one as could well be imagined.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IT was high time, I felt, to reconsider my position in regard to Eric and Marion.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading If what the Rector had told me was true, and Riverdale was really inclined towards Marion, then my own position was about as difficult a one as could well be imagined.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He was no doubt constantly on the move from one place of interest to another; so I had been unable to write to him the news of my appointment to Fleetwater, and, in the light of my recent discovery, I regarded his ignorance of my whereabouts as adding a fresh complication.
intermittentadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈmɪtənt/
stopping and starting at irregular intervals
From this reading His letters, always few and intermittent, had for some time ceased altogether.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT was high time, I felt, to reconsider my position in regard to Eric and Marion.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading At present the former knew nothing of my residence in the neighbourhood, or of the acquaintance I had formed with his cousin.
the literary culture
From this reading His letters, always few and intermittent, had for some time ceased altogether.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He was no doubt constantly on the move from one place of interest to another; so I had been unable to write to him the news of my appointment to Fleetwater, and, in the light of my recent discovery, I regarded his ignorance of my whereabouts as adding a fresh complication.
Marion
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IT was high time, I felt, to reconsider my position in regard to Eric and Marion.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If what the Rector had told me was true, and Riverdale was really inclined towards Marion, then my own position was about as difficult a one as could well be imagined.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He was no doubt constantly on the move from one place of interest to another; so I had been unable to write to him the news of my appointment to Fleetwater, and, in the light of my recent discovery, I regarded his ignorance of my whereabouts as adding a fresh complication.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading IT was high time, I felt, to reconsider my position in regard to Eric and Marion.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading At present the former knew nothing of my residence in the neighbourhood, or of the acquaintance I had formed with his cousin.
information about recent and important events
From this reading He was no doubt constantly on the move from one place of interest to another; so I had been unable to write to him the news of my appointment to Fleetwater, and, in the light of my recent discovery, I regarded his ignorance of my whereabouts as adding a fresh complication.
not any; not one
From this reading He was no doubt constantly on the move from one place of interest to another; so I had been unable to write to him the news of my appointment to Fleetwater, and, in the light of my recent discovery, I regarded his ignorance of my whereabouts as adding a fresh complication.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading At present the former knew nothing of my residence in the neighbourhood, or of the acquaintance I had formed with his cousin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At present the former knew nothing of my residence in the neighbourhood, or of the acquaintance I had formed with his cousin.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was no doubt constantly on the move from one place of interest to another; so I had been unable to write to him the news of my appointment to Fleetwater, and, in the light of my recent discovery, I regarded his ignorance of my whereabouts as adding a fresh complication.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was no doubt constantly on the move from one place of interest to another; so I had been unable to write to him the news of my appointment to Fleetwater, and, in the light of my recent discovery, I regarded his ignorance of my whereabouts as adding a fresh complication.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At present the former knew nothing of my residence in the neighbourhood, or of the acquaintance I had formed with his cousin.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading If what the Rector had told me was true, and Riverdale was really inclined towards Marion, then my own position was about as difficult a one as could well be imagined.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He was no doubt constantly on the move from one place of interest to another; so I had been unable to write to him the news of my appointment to Fleetwater, and, in the light of my recent discovery, I regarded his ignorance of my whereabouts as adding a fresh complication.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading IT was high time, I felt, to reconsider my position in regard to Eric and Marion.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading At present the former knew nothing of my residence in the neighbourhood, or of the acquaintance I had formed with his cousin.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading If what the Rector had told me was true, and Riverdale was really inclined towards Marion, then my own position was about as difficult a one as could well be imagined.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading He was no doubt constantly on the move from one place of interest to another; so I had been unable to write to him the news of my appointment to Fleetwater, and, in the light of my recent discovery, I regarded his ignorance of my whereabouts as adding a fresh complication.
reconsiderverbUS /ˌriːkənˈsɪdər/
consider again; give new consideration to; usually with a view to changing
From this reading IT was high time, I felt, to reconsider my position in regard to Eric and Marion.
RectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading If what the Rector had told me was true, and Riverdale was really inclined towards Marion, then my own position was about as difficult a one as could well be imagined.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading IT was high time, I felt, to reconsider my position in regard to Eric and Marion.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading He was no doubt constantly on the move from one place of interest to another; so I had been unable to write to him the news of my appointment to Fleetwater, and, in the light of my recent discovery, I regarded his ignorance of my whereabouts as adding a fresh complication.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading At present the former knew nothing of my residence in the neighbourhood, or of the acquaintance I had formed with his cousin.
Riverdale
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If what the Rector had told me was true, and Riverdale was really inclined towards Marion, then my own position was about as difficult a one as could well be imagined.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was no doubt constantly on the move from one place of interest to another; so I had been unable to write to him the news of my appointment to Fleetwater, and, in the light of my recent discovery, I regarded his ignorance of my whereabouts as adding a fresh complication.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading His letters, always few and intermittent, had for some time ceased altogether.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At present the former knew nothing of my residence in the neighbourhood, or of the acquaintance I had formed with his cousin.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading If what the Rector had told me was true, and Riverdale was really inclined towards Marion, then my own position was about as difficult a one as could well be imagined.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading IT was high time, I felt, to reconsider my position in regard to Eric and Marion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IT was high time, I felt, to reconsider my position in regard to Eric and Marion.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading If what the Rector had told me was true, and Riverdale was really inclined towards Marion, then my own position was about as difficult a one as could well be imagined.
in the direction of
From this reading If what the Rector had told me was true, and Riverdale was really inclined towards Marion, then my own position was about as difficult a one as could well be imagined.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading If what the Rector had told me was true, and Riverdale was really inclined towards Marion, then my own position was about as difficult a one as could well be imagined.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading He was no doubt constantly on the move from one place of interest to another; so I had been unable to write to him the news of my appointment to Fleetwater, and, in the light of my recent discovery, I regarded his ignorance of my whereabouts as adding a fresh complication.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was high time, I felt, to reconsider my position in regard to Eric and Marion.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading If what the Rector had told me was true, and Riverdale was really inclined towards Marion, then my own position was about as difficult a one as could well be imagined.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If what the Rector had told me was true, and Riverdale was really inclined towards Marion, then my own position was about as difficult a one as could well be imagined.
whereaboutsnounUS /ˈwerəbaʊts/
the general location where something is
From this reading He was no doubt constantly on the move from one place of interest to another; so I had been unable to write to him the news of my appointment to Fleetwater, and, in the light of my recent discovery, I regarded his ignorance of my whereabouts as adding a fresh complication.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At present the former knew nothing of my residence in the neighbourhood, or of the acquaintance I had formed with his cousin.
produce a literary work
From this reading He was no doubt constantly on the move from one place of interest to another; so I had been unable to write to him the news of my appointment to Fleetwater, and, in the light of my recent discovery, I regarded his ignorance of my whereabouts as adding a fresh complication.
