used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Timon of Athens retreated from an ungrateful world to a cavern by the sea-shore, vented his misanthropy in magnificent poetry, and enjoyed the honor of being called "My Lord."
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading Timon of London took refuge from his species in a detached house at Bayswater--expressed his sentiments in shabby prose--and was only addressed as "Mr. Treverton."
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The one point of resemblance which it is possible to set against these points of contrast between the two Timons consisted in this: that their misanthropy was, at least, genuine.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Timon of Athens retreated from an ungrateful world to a cavern by the sea-shore, vented his misanthropy in magnificent poetry, and enjoyed the honor of being called "My Lord."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Timon of Athens retreated from an ungrateful world to a cavern by the sea-shore, vented his misanthropy in magnificent poetry, and enjoyed the honor of being called "My Lord."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Timon of London took refuge from his species in a detached house at Bayswater--expressed his sentiments in shabby prose--and was only addressed as "Mr. Treverton."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Timon of London took refuge from his species in a detached house at Bayswater--expressed his sentiments in shabby prose--and was only addressed as "Mr. Treverton."
AthensnounUS /ˈæθənz/
the capital and largest city of Greece; named after Athena (its patron goddess)
From this reading Timon of Athens retreated from an ungrateful world to a cavern by the sea-shore, vented his misanthropy in magnificent poetry, and enjoyed the honor of being called "My Lord."
Bayswater
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From this reading Timon of London took refuge from his species in a detached house at Bayswater--expressed his sentiments in shabby prose--and was only addressed as "Mr. Treverton."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Timon of Athens retreated from an ungrateful world to a cavern by the sea-shore, vented his misanthropy in magnificent poetry, and enjoyed the honor of being called "My Lord."
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The one point of resemblance which it is possible to set against these points of contrast between the two Timons consisted in this: that their misanthropy was, at least, genuine.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both were incorrigible haters of mankind.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Timon of Athens retreated from an ungrateful world to a cavern by the sea-shore, vented his misanthropy in magnificent poetry, and enjoyed the honor of being called "My Lord."
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Timon of Athens retreated from an ungrateful world to a cavern by the sea-shore, vented his misanthropy in magnificent poetry, and enjoyed the honor of being called "My Lord."
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading Timon of Athens retreated from an ungrateful world to a cavern by the sea-shore, vented his misanthropy in magnificent poetry, and enjoyed the honor of being called "My Lord."
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading The one point of resemblance which it is possible to set against these points of contrast between the two Timons consisted in this: that their misanthropy was, at least, genuine.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading The one point of resemblance which it is possible to set against these points of contrast between the two Timons consisted in this: that their misanthropy was, at least, genuine.
detachedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtætʃt/
showing lack of emotional involvement
From this reading Timon of London took refuge from his species in a detached house at Bayswater--expressed his sentiments in shabby prose--and was only addressed as "Mr. Treverton."
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Timon of Athens retreated from an ungrateful world to a cavern by the sea-shore, vented his misanthropy in magnificent poetry, and enjoyed the honor of being called "My Lord."
communicated in words
From this reading Timon of London took refuge from his species in a detached house at Bayswater--expressed his sentiments in shabby prose--and was only addressed as "Mr. Treverton."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Timon of Athens retreated from an ungrateful world to a cavern by the sea-shore, vented his misanthropy in magnificent poetry, and enjoyed the honor of being called "My Lord."
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading The one point of resemblance which it is possible to set against these points of contrast between the two Timons consisted in this: that their misanthropy was, at least, genuine.
hatersnounUS /ˈheɪtərz/
plural of “hater” — a person who hates
From this reading Both were incorrigible haters of mankind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Timon of Athens retreated from an ungrateful world to a cavern by the sea-shore, vented his misanthropy in magnificent poetry, and enjoyed the honor of being called "My Lord."
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Timon of Athens retreated from an ungrateful world to a cavern by the sea-shore, vented his misanthropy in magnificent poetry, and enjoyed the honor of being called "My Lord."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Timon of London took refuge from his species in a detached house at Bayswater--expressed his sentiments in shabby prose--and was only addressed as "Mr. Treverton."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Timon of Athens retreated from an ungrateful world to a cavern by the sea-shore, vented his misanthropy in magnificent poetry, and enjoyed the honor of being called "My Lord."
incorrigibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːrədʒəbəl/
impervious to correction by punishment
From this reading Both were incorrigible haters of mankind.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The one point of resemblance which it is possible to set against these points of contrast between the two Timons consisted in this: that their misanthropy was, at least, genuine.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The one point of resemblance which it is possible to set against these points of contrast between the two Timons consisted in this: that their misanthropy was, at least, genuine.
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 The one point of resemblance which it is possible to set against these points of contrast between the two Timons consisted in this: that their misanthropy was, at least, genuine.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading TIMON OF LONDON.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Timon of Athens retreated from an ungrateful world to a cavern by the sea-shore, vented his misanthropy in magnificent poetry, and enjoyed the honor of being called "My Lord."
characterized by grandeur
From this reading Timon of Athens retreated from an ungrateful world to a cavern by the sea-shore, vented his misanthropy in magnificent poetry, and enjoyed the honor of being called "My Lord."
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading Both were incorrigible haters of mankind.
misanthropynoun
hatred of mankind
From this reading Timon of Athens retreated from an ungrateful world to a cavern by the sea-shore, vented his misanthropy in magnificent poetry, and enjoyed the honor of being called "My Lord."
a form of address for a man
From this reading Timon of London took refuge from his species in a detached house at Bayswater--expressed his sentiments in shabby prose--and was only addressed as "Mr. Treverton."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Timon of Athens retreated from an ungrateful world to a cavern by the sea-shore, vented his misanthropy in magnificent poetry, and enjoyed the honor of being called "My Lord."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TIMON OF LONDON.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The one point of resemblance which it is possible to set against these points of contrast between the two Timons consisted in this: that their misanthropy was, at least, genuine.
and nothing more
From this reading Timon of London took refuge from his species in a detached house at Bayswater--expressed his sentiments in shabby prose--and was only addressed as "Mr. Treverton."
literature in metrical form
From this reading Timon of Athens retreated from an ungrateful world to a cavern by the sea-shore, vented his misanthropy in magnificent poetry, and enjoyed the honor of being called "My Lord."
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The one point of resemblance which it is possible to set against these points of contrast between the two Timons consisted in this: that their misanthropy was, at least, genuine.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The one point of resemblance which it is possible to set against these points of contrast between the two Timons consisted in this: that their misanthropy was, at least, genuine.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The one point of resemblance which it is possible to set against these points of contrast between the two Timons consisted in this: that their misanthropy was, at least, genuine.
prosenounUS /proʊz/
ordinary writing as distinguished from verse
From this reading Timon of London took refuge from his species in a detached house at Bayswater--expressed his sentiments in shabby prose--and was only addressed as "Mr. Treverton."
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading Timon of London took refuge from his species in a detached house at Bayswater--expressed his sentiments in shabby prose--and was only addressed as "Mr. Treverton."
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading The one point of resemblance which it is possible to set against these points of contrast between the two Timons consisted in this: that their misanthropy was, at least, genuine.
retreatednounUS /riˈtriːtəd/
people who have retreated
From this reading Timon of Athens retreated from an ungrateful world to a cavern by the sea-shore, vented his misanthropy in magnificent poetry, and enjoyed the honor of being called "My Lord."
sea-shore
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From this reading Timon of Athens retreated from an ungrateful world to a cavern by the sea-shore, vented his misanthropy in magnificent poetry, and enjoyed the honor of being called "My Lord."
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading Timon of London took refuge from his species in a detached house at Bayswater--expressed his sentiments in shabby prose--and was only addressed as "Mr. Treverton."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The one point of resemblance which it is possible to set against these points of contrast between the two Timons consisted in this: that their misanthropy was, at least, genuine.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading Timon of London took refuge from his species in a detached house at Bayswater--expressed his sentiments in shabby prose--and was only addressed as "Mr. Treverton."
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading Timon of London took refuge from his species in a detached house at Bayswater--expressed his sentiments in shabby prose--and was only addressed as "Mr. Treverton."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The one point of resemblance which it is possible to set against these points of contrast between the two Timons consisted in this: that their misanthropy was, at least, genuine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Timon of Athens retreated from an ungrateful world to a cavern by the sea-shore, vented his misanthropy in magnificent poetry, and enjoyed the honor of being called "My Lord."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The one point of resemblance which it is possible to set against these points of contrast between the two Timons consisted in this: that their misanthropy was, at least, genuine.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The one point of resemblance which it is possible to set against these points of contrast between the two Timons consisted in this: that their misanthropy was, at least, genuine.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The one point of resemblance which it is possible to set against these points of contrast between the two Timons consisted in this: that their misanthropy was, at least, genuine.
TIMON
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From this reading TIMON OF LONDON.
Timons
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From this reading The one point of resemblance which it is possible to set against these points of contrast between the two Timons consisted in this: that their misanthropy was, at least, genuine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Timon of Athens retreated from an ungrateful world to a cavern by the sea-shore, vented his misanthropy in magnificent poetry, and enjoyed the honor of being called "My Lord."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Timon of London took refuge from his species in a detached house at Bayswater--expressed his sentiments in shabby prose--and was only addressed as "Mr. Treverton."
Treverton
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From this reading Timon of London took refuge from his species in a detached house at Bayswater--expressed his sentiments in shabby prose--and was only addressed as "Mr. Treverton."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The one point of resemblance which it is possible to set against these points of contrast between the two Timons consisted in this: that their misanthropy was, at least, genuine.
ungratefuladjectiveUS /ənˈɡreɪtfəl/
not feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Timon of Athens retreated from an ungrateful world to a cavern by the sea-shore, vented his misanthropy in magnificent poetry, and enjoyed the honor of being called "My Lord."
ventedadjectiveUS /ˈventɪd/
supplied with a vent or vents for intake of air or discharge of gases
From this reading Timon of Athens retreated from an ungrateful world to a cavern by the sea-shore, vented his misanthropy in magnificent poetry, and enjoyed the honor of being called "My Lord."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Timon of London took refuge from his species in a detached house at Bayswater--expressed his sentiments in shabby prose--and was only addressed as "Mr. Treverton."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both were incorrigible haters of mankind.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The one point of resemblance which it is possible to set against these points of contrast between the two Timons consisted in this: that their misanthropy was, at least, genuine.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Timon of Athens retreated from an ungrateful world to a cavern by the sea-shore, vented his misanthropy in magnificent poetry, and enjoyed the honor of being called "My Lord."
