used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was more pathos in his allusion than a stranger would have understood, for this same "boy," of whom he spoke, would by this time have been not far off fifty himself, though to his parents he ever remained the bright, promising young fellow suddenly cut off in his early manhood.
allusionnounUS /əˈluːʒən/
passing reference or indirect mention
From this reading There was more pathos in his allusion than a stranger would have understood, for this same "boy," of whom he spoke, would by this time have been not far off fifty himself, though to his parents he ever remained the bright, promising young fellow suddenly cut off in his early manhood.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It is very nice for us to feel that we are always sure of two such kind friends at hand."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is very nice for us to feel that we are always sure of two such kind friends at hand."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is very nice for us to feel that we are always sure of two such kind friends at hand."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There was more pathos in his allusion than a stranger would have understood, for this same "boy," of whom he spoke, would by this time have been not far off fifty himself, though to his parents he ever remained the bright, promising young fellow suddenly cut off in his early manhood.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Who was here before you came, Mr Ferraby?"
a youthful male person
From this reading There was more pathos in his allusion than a stranger would have understood, for this same "boy," of whom he spoke, would by this time have been not far off fifty himself, though to his parents he ever remained the bright, promising young fellow suddenly cut off in his early manhood.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading There was more pathos in his allusion than a stranger would have understood, for this same "boy," of whom he spoke, would by this time have been not far off fifty himself, though to his parents he ever remained the bright, promising young fellow suddenly cut off in his early manhood.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His hearers were touched by his simple self-depreciation.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Who was here before you came, Mr Ferraby?"
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading There was more pathos in his allusion than a stranger would have understood, for this same "boy," of whom he spoke, would by this time have been not far off fifty himself, though to his parents he ever remained the bright, promising young fellow suddenly cut off in his early manhood.
dearly loved
From this reading "Dear Mr Ferraby," said Frances, "you mustn't speak like that.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading There was more pathos in his allusion than a stranger would have understood, for this same "boy," of whom he spoke, would by this time have been not far off fifty himself, though to his parents he ever remained the bright, promising young fellow suddenly cut off in his early manhood.
at any time
From this reading There was more pathos in his allusion than a stranger would have understood, for this same "boy," of whom he spoke, would by this time have been not far off fifty himself, though to his parents he ever remained the bright, promising young fellow suddenly cut off in his early manhood.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading There was more pathos in his allusion than a stranger would have understood, for this same "boy," of whom he spoke, would by this time have been not far off fifty himself, though to his parents he ever remained the bright, promising young fellow suddenly cut off in his early manhood.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading It is very nice for us to feel that we are always sure of two such kind friends at hand."
a boy or man
From this reading There was more pathos in his allusion than a stranger would have understood, for this same "boy," of whom he spoke, would by this time have been not far off fifty himself, though to his parents he ever remained the bright, promising young fellow suddenly cut off in his early manhood.
Ferraby
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From this reading "Dear Mr Ferraby," said Frances, "you mustn't speak like that.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading There was more pathos in his allusion than a stranger would have understood, for this same "boy," of whom he spoke, would by this time have been not far off fifty himself, though to his parents he ever remained the bright, promising young fellow suddenly cut off in his early manhood.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is very nice for us to feel that we are always sure of two such kind friends at hand."
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading "Dear Mr Ferraby," said Frances, "you mustn't speak like that.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It is very nice for us to feel that we are always sure of two such kind friends at hand."
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It is very nice for us to feel that we are always sure of two such kind friends at hand."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There was more pathos in his allusion than a stranger would have understood, for this same "boy," of whom he spoke, would by this time have been not far off fifty himself, though to his parents he ever remained the bright, promising young fellow suddenly cut off in his early manhood.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was more pathos in his allusion than a stranger would have understood, for this same "boy," of whom he spoke, would by this time have been not far off fifty himself, though to his parents he ever remained the bright, promising young fellow suddenly cut off in his early manhood.
hearersnounUS /ˈhiːrərz/
plural of “hearer” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading His hearers were touched by his simple self-depreciation.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Who was here before you came, Mr Ferraby?"
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading There was more pathos in his allusion than a stranger would have understood, for this same "boy," of whom he spoke, would by this time have been not far off fifty himself, though to his parents he ever remained the bright, promising young fellow suddenly cut off in his early manhood.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His hearers were touched by his simple self-depreciation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was more pathos in his allusion than a stranger would have understood, for this same "boy," of whom he spoke, would by this time have been not far off fifty himself, though to his parents he ever remained the bright, promising young fellow suddenly cut off in his early manhood.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is very nice for us to feel that we are always sure of two such kind friends at hand."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is very nice for us to feel that we are always sure of two such kind friends at hand."
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It is very nice for us to feel that we are always sure of two such kind friends at hand."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Dear Mr Ferraby," said Frances, "you mustn't speak like that.
manhoodnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading There was more pathos in his allusion than a stranger would have understood, for this same "boy," of whom he spoke, would by this time have been not far off fifty himself, though to his parents he ever remained the bright, promising young fellow suddenly cut off in his early manhood.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was more pathos in his allusion than a stranger would have understood, for this same "boy," of whom he spoke, would by this time have been not far off fifty himself, though to his parents he ever remained the bright, promising young fellow suddenly cut off in his early manhood.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Dear Mr Ferraby," said Frances, "you mustn't speak like that.
mustn't
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From this reading "Dear Mr Ferraby," said Frances, "you mustn't speak like that.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading It is very nice for us to feel that we are always sure of two such kind friends at hand."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was more pathos in his allusion than a stranger would have understood, for this same "boy," of whom he spoke, would by this time have been not far off fifty himself, though to his parents he ever remained the bright, promising young fellow suddenly cut off in his early manhood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is very nice for us to feel that we are always sure of two such kind friends at hand."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There was more pathos in his allusion than a stranger would have understood, for this same "boy," of whom he spoke, would by this time have been not far off fifty himself, though to his parents he ever remained the bright, promising young fellow suddenly cut off in his early manhood.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading There was more pathos in his allusion than a stranger would have understood, for this same "boy," of whom he spoke, would by this time have been not far off fifty himself, though to his parents he ever remained the bright, promising young fellow suddenly cut off in his early manhood.
pathosnounUS /ˈpeɪθɑːs/
a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)
From this reading There was more pathos in his allusion than a stranger would have understood, for this same "boy," of whom he spoke, would by this time have been not far off fifty himself, though to his parents he ever remained the bright, promising young fellow suddenly cut off in his early manhood.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading There was more pathos in his allusion than a stranger would have understood, for this same "boy," of whom he spoke, would by this time have been not far off fifty himself, though to his parents he ever remained the bright, promising young fellow suddenly cut off in his early manhood.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading There was more pathos in his allusion than a stranger would have understood, for this same "boy," of whom he spoke, would by this time have been not far off fifty himself, though to his parents he ever remained the bright, promising young fellow suddenly cut off in his early manhood.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Dear Mr Ferraby," said Frances, "you mustn't speak like that.
Identical; not different.
From this reading There was more pathos in his allusion than a stranger would have understood, for this same "boy," of whom he spoke, would by this time have been not far off fifty himself, though to his parents he ever remained the bright, promising young fellow suddenly cut off in his early manhood.
self-depreciationnoun
a feeling of being of little worth
From this reading His hearers were touched by his simple self-depreciation.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading His hearers were touched by his simple self-depreciation.
express in speech
From this reading "Dear Mr Ferraby," said Frances, "you mustn't speak like that.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading There was more pathos in his allusion than a stranger would have understood, for this same "boy," of whom he spoke, would by this time have been not far off fifty himself, though to his parents he ever remained the bright, promising young fellow suddenly cut off in his early manhood.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading There was more pathos in his allusion than a stranger would have understood, for this same "boy," of whom he spoke, would by this time have been not far off fifty himself, though to his parents he ever remained the bright, promising young fellow suddenly cut off in his early manhood.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It is very nice for us to feel that we are always sure of two such kind friends at hand."
happening unexpectedly
From this reading There was more pathos in his allusion than a stranger would have understood, for this same "boy," of whom he spoke, would by this time have been not far off fifty himself, though to his parents he ever remained the bright, promising young fellow suddenly cut off in his early manhood.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading It is very nice for us to feel that we are always sure of two such kind friends at hand."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There was more pathos in his allusion than a stranger would have understood, for this same "boy," of whom he spoke, would by this time have been not far off fifty himself, though to his parents he ever remained the bright, promising young fellow suddenly cut off in his early manhood.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Dear Mr Ferraby," said Frances, "you mustn't speak like that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was more pathos in his allusion than a stranger would have understood, for this same "boy," of whom he spoke, would by this time have been not far off fifty himself, though to his parents he ever remained the bright, promising young fellow suddenly cut off in his early manhood.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was more pathos in his allusion than a stranger would have understood, for this same "boy," of whom he spoke, would by this time have been not far off fifty himself, though to his parents he ever remained the bright, promising young fellow suddenly cut off in his early manhood.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was more pathos in his allusion than a stranger would have understood, for this same "boy," of whom he spoke, would by this time have been not far off fifty himself, though to his parents he ever remained the bright, promising young fellow suddenly cut off in his early manhood.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading There was more pathos in his allusion than a stranger would have understood, for this same "boy," of whom he spoke, would by this time have been not far off fifty himself, though to his parents he ever remained the bright, promising young fellow suddenly cut off in his early manhood.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There was more pathos in his allusion than a stranger would have understood, for this same "boy," of whom he spoke, would by this time have been not far off fifty himself, though to his parents he ever remained the bright, promising young fellow suddenly cut off in his early manhood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is very nice for us to feel that we are always sure of two such kind friends at hand."
having come into contact
From this reading His hearers were touched by his simple self-depreciation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It is very nice for us to feel that we are always sure of two such kind friends at hand."
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading There was more pathos in his allusion than a stranger would have understood, for this same "boy," of whom he spoke, would by this time have been not far off fifty himself, though to his parents he ever remained the bright, promising young fellow suddenly cut off in his early manhood.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is very nice for us to feel that we are always sure of two such kind friends at hand."
precisely as stated
From this reading It is very nice for us to feel that we are always sure of two such kind friends at hand."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was more pathos in his allusion than a stranger would have understood, for this same "boy," of whom he spoke, would by this time have been not far off fifty himself, though to his parents he ever remained the bright, promising young fellow suddenly cut off in his early manhood.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It is very nice for us to feel that we are always sure of two such kind friends at hand."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His hearers were touched by his simple self-depreciation.
which person or people
From this reading "Who was here before you came, Mr Ferraby?"
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was more pathos in his allusion than a stranger would have understood, for this same "boy," of whom he spoke, would by this time have been not far off fifty himself, though to his parents he ever remained the bright, promising young fellow suddenly cut off in his early manhood.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There was more pathos in his allusion than a stranger would have understood, for this same "boy," of whom he spoke, would by this time have been not far off fifty himself, though to his parents he ever remained the bright, promising young fellow suddenly cut off in his early manhood.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Dear Mr Ferraby," said Frances, "you mustn't speak like that.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading There was more pathos in his allusion than a stranger would have understood, for this same "boy," of whom he spoke, would by this time have been not far off fifty himself, though to his parents he ever remained the bright, promising young fellow suddenly cut off in his early manhood.
