used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nevertheless, the promise seemed, somehow, a limiting of possibility and of hope.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had engaged to stay; and, indeed, he asked himself what person, what objects or interests there were to take him else-whither?
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He had engaged to stay; and, indeed, he asked himself what person, what objects or interests there were to take him else-whither?
placed crosswise
From this reading Mr. Iglesias crossed Trimmer's Green in the dusty sunshine.
destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading It was destiny.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading London, very evidently, having got him, did not mean to let him go.
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading Mr. Iglesias crossed Trimmer's Green in the dusty sunshine.
else-whither
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From this reading He had engaged to stay; and, indeed, he asked himself what person, what objects or interests there were to take him else-whither?
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading He had engaged to stay; and, indeed, he asked himself what person, what objects or interests there were to take him else-whither?
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading London, very evidently, having got him, did not mean to let him go.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading London, very evidently, having got him, did not mean to let him go.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading London, very evidently, having got him, did not mean to let him go.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Mr. Iglesias crossed Trimmer's Green in the dusty sunshine.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had engaged to stay; and, indeed, he asked himself what person, what objects or interests there were to take him else-whither?
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading London, very evidently, having got him, did not mean to let him go.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had engaged to stay; and, indeed, he asked himself what person, what objects or interests there were to take him else-whither?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had engaged to stay; and, indeed, he asked himself what person, what objects or interests there were to take him else-whither?
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had engaged to stay; and, indeed, he asked himself what person, what objects or interests there were to take him else-whither?
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Nevertheless, the promise seemed, somehow, a limiting of possibility and of hope.
IglesiasnounUS /ˌɪˈɡleɪsiɪs/
Spanish singer noted for his ballads and love songs (born in 1943)
From this reading Mr. Iglesias crossed Trimmer's Green in the dusty sunshine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Iglesias crossed Trimmer's Green in the dusty sunshine.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He had engaged to stay; and, indeed, he asked himself what person, what objects or interests there were to take him else-whither?
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He had engaged to stay; and, indeed, he asked himself what person, what objects or interests there were to take him else-whither?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was destiny.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading London, very evidently, having got him, did not mean to let him go.
limitingadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətɪŋ/
restricting the scope or freedom of action
From this reading Nevertheless, the promise seemed, somehow, a limiting of possibility and of hope.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading London, very evidently, having got him, did not mean to let him go.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading London, very evidently, having got him, did not mean to let him go.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Iglesias crossed Trimmer's Green in the dusty sunshine.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, the promise seemed, somehow, a limiting of possibility and of hope.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading London, very evidently, having got him, did not mean to let him go.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading He had engaged to stay; and, indeed, he asked himself what person, what objects or interests there were to take him else-whither?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nevertheless, the promise seemed, somehow, a limiting of possibility and of hope.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had engaged to stay; and, indeed, he asked himself what person, what objects or interests there were to take him else-whither?
a human being
From this reading He had engaged to stay; and, indeed, he asked himself what person, what objects or interests there were to take him else-whither?
a future prospect or potential
From this reading Nevertheless, the promise seemed, somehow, a limiting of possibility and of hope.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Nevertheless, the promise seemed, somehow, a limiting of possibility and of hope.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Nevertheless, the promise seemed, somehow, a limiting of possibility and of hope.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Nevertheless, the promise seemed, somehow, a limiting of possibility and of hope.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He had engaged to stay; and, indeed, he asked himself what person, what objects or interests there were to take him else-whither?
the rays of the sun
From this reading Mr. Iglesias crossed Trimmer's Green in the dusty sunshine.
carry out
From this reading He had engaged to stay; and, indeed, he asked himself what person, what objects or interests there were to take him else-whither?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Iglesias crossed Trimmer's Green in the dusty sunshine.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had engaged to stay; and, indeed, he asked himself what person, what objects or interests there were to take him else-whither?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had engaged to stay; and, indeed, he asked himself what person, what objects or interests there were to take him else-whither?
Trimmer's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Iglesias crossed Trimmer's Green in the dusty sunshine.
precisely as stated
From this reading London, very evidently, having got him, did not mean to let him go.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was destiny.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had engaged to stay; and, indeed, he asked himself what person, what objects or interests there were to take him else-whither?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He had engaged to stay; and, indeed, he asked himself what person, what objects or interests there were to take him else-whither?
