used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Perhaps no real intimacy was possible between them, since they had hardly a thought or a belief in common, but they were, simply through a heightened mutual friendliness, closer together than they had been for six years.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Stacey went up to his father’s pleasant office and watched Mr. Carroll sit down in his swivel-chair, light a cigar, and open his letters with a paper-knife.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At nine the next morning Stacey drove down town with his father.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Perhaps no real intimacy was possible between them, since they had hardly a thought or a belief in common, but they were, simply through a heightened mutual friendliness, closer together than they had been for six years.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading Perhaps no real intimacy was possible between them, since they had hardly a thought or a belief in common, but they were, simply through a heightened mutual friendliness, closer together than they had been for six years.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Perhaps no real intimacy was possible between them, since they had hardly a thought or a belief in common, but they were, simply through a heightened mutual friendliness, closer together than they had been for six years.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Perhaps no real intimacy was possible between them, since they had hardly a thought or a belief in common, but they were, simply through a heightened mutual friendliness, closer together than they had been for six years.
CarrollnounUS /ˈkærəl/
English author; Charles Dodgson was an Oxford don of mathematics who is remembered for the children's stories he wrote under the pen name Lewis Carroll (1832-1898)
From this reading Stacey went up to his father’s pleasant office and watched Mr. Carroll sit down in his swivel-chair, light a cigar, and open his letters with a paper-knife.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading Stacey went up to his father’s pleasant office and watched Mr. Carroll sit down in his swivel-chair, light a cigar, and open his letters with a paper-knife.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Perhaps no real intimacy was possible between them, since they had hardly a thought or a belief in common, but they were, simply through a heightened mutual friendliness, closer together than they had been for six years.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Perhaps no real intimacy was possible between them, since they had hardly a thought or a belief in common, but they were, simply through a heightened mutual friendliness, closer together than they had been for six years.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading At nine the next morning Stacey drove down town with his father.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading At nine the next morning Stacey drove down town with his father.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading At nine the next morning Stacey drove down town with his father.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Stacey went up to his father’s pleasant office and watched Mr. Carroll sit down in his swivel-chair, light a cigar, and open his letters with a paper-knife.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Perhaps no real intimacy was possible between them, since they had hardly a thought or a belief in common, but they were, simply through a heightened mutual friendliness, closer together than they had been for six years.
friendlinessnounUS /ˈfrendlinɪs/
a feeling of liking for another person; enjoyment in their company
From this reading Perhaps no real intimacy was possible between them, since they had hardly a thought or a belief in common, but they were, simply through a heightened mutual friendliness, closer together than they had been for six years.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Perhaps no real intimacy was possible between them, since they had hardly a thought or a belief in common, but they were, simply through a heightened mutual friendliness, closer together than they had been for six years.
only a very short time before
From this reading Perhaps no real intimacy was possible between them, since they had hardly a thought or a belief in common, but they were, simply through a heightened mutual friendliness, closer together than they had been for six years.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I’ve sometimes wondered, sir,” he said, “why at sixty or thereabouts you—” “Here!
heightenedverbUS /ˈhaɪtənd/
past form of “heighten” — become more extreme
From this reading Perhaps no real intimacy was possible between them, since they had hardly a thought or a belief in common, but they were, simply through a heightened mutual friendliness, closer together than they had been for six years.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “I’ve sometimes wondered, sir,” he said, “why at sixty or thereabouts you—” “Here!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At nine the next morning Stacey drove down town with his father.
I've
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From this reading “I’ve sometimes wondered, sir,” he said, “why at sixty or thereabouts you—” “Here!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Perhaps no real intimacy was possible between them, since they had hardly a thought or a belief in common, but they were, simply through a heightened mutual friendliness, closer together than they had been for six years.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading Perhaps no real intimacy was possible between them, since they had hardly a thought or a belief in common, but they were, simply through a heightened mutual friendliness, closer together than they had been for six years.
the literary culture
From this reading Stacey went up to his father’s pleasant office and watched Mr. Carroll sit down in his swivel-chair, light a cigar, and open his letters with a paper-knife.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Stacey went up to his father’s pleasant office and watched Mr. Carroll sit down in his swivel-chair, light a cigar, and open his letters with a paper-knife.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading At nine the next morning Stacey drove down town with his father.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Stacey went up to his father’s pleasant office and watched Mr. Carroll sit down in his swivel-chair, light a cigar, and open his letters with a paper-knife.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading Perhaps no real intimacy was possible between them, since they had hardly a thought or a belief in common, but they were, simply through a heightened mutual friendliness, closer together than they had been for six years.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading At nine the next morning Stacey drove down town with his father.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading At nine the next morning Stacey drove down town with his father.
not any; not one
From this reading Perhaps no real intimacy was possible between them, since they had hardly a thought or a belief in common, but they were, simply through a heightened mutual friendliness, closer together than they had been for six years.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Stacey went up to his father’s pleasant office and watched Mr. Carroll sit down in his swivel-chair, light a cigar, and open his letters with a paper-knife.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Stacey went up to his father’s pleasant office and watched Mr. Carroll sit down in his swivel-chair, light a cigar, and open his letters with a paper-knife.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Perhaps no real intimacy was possible between them, since they had hardly a thought or a belief in common, but they were, simply through a heightened mutual friendliness, closer together than they had been for six years.
paper-knife
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From this reading Stacey went up to his father’s pleasant office and watched Mr. Carroll sit down in his swivel-chair, light a cigar, and open his letters with a paper-knife.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps no real intimacy was possible between them, since they had hardly a thought or a belief in common, but they were, simply through a heightened mutual friendliness, closer together than they had been for six years.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Stacey went up to his father’s pleasant office and watched Mr. Carroll sit down in his swivel-chair, light a cigar, and open his letters with a paper-knife.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Perhaps no real intimacy was possible between them, since they had hardly a thought or a belief in common, but they were, simply through a heightened mutual friendliness, closer together than they had been for six years.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Perhaps no real intimacy was possible between them, since they had hardly a thought or a belief in common, but they were, simply through a heightened mutual friendliness, closer together than they had been for six years.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I’ve sometimes wondered, sir,” he said, “why at sixty or thereabouts you—” “Here!
and nothing more
From this reading Perhaps no real intimacy was possible between them, since they had hardly a thought or a belief in common, but they were, simply through a heightened mutual friendliness, closer together than they had been for six years.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Perhaps no real intimacy was possible between them, since they had hardly a thought or a belief in common, but they were, simply through a heightened mutual friendliness, closer together than they had been for six years.
term of address for a man
From this reading “I’ve sometimes wondered, sir,” he said, “why at sixty or thereabouts you—” “Here!
be seated
From this reading Stacey went up to his father’s pleasant office and watched Mr. Carroll sit down in his swivel-chair, light a cigar, and open his letters with a paper-knife.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Perhaps no real intimacy was possible between them, since they had hardly a thought or a belief in common, but they were, simply through a heightened mutual friendliness, closer together than they had been for six years.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading “I’ve sometimes wondered, sir,” he said, “why at sixty or thereabouts you—” “Here!
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Stacey smiled.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading “I’ve sometimes wondered, sir,” he said, “why at sixty or thereabouts you—” “Here!
Stacey
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From this reading At nine the next morning Stacey drove down town with his father.
swivel-chair
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From this reading Stacey went up to his father’s pleasant office and watched Mr. Carroll sit down in his swivel-chair, light a cigar, and open his letters with a paper-knife.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Perhaps no real intimacy was possible between them, since they had hardly a thought or a belief in common, but they were, simply through a heightened mutual friendliness, closer together than they had been for six years.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At nine the next morning Stacey drove down town with his father.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Perhaps no real intimacy was possible between them, since they had hardly a thought or a belief in common, but they were, simply through a heightened mutual friendliness, closer together than they had been for six years.
thereaboutsadverbUS /ˌðerəˈbaʊts/
near that time or date
From this reading “I’ve sometimes wondered, sir,” he said, “why at sixty or thereabouts you—” “Here!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps no real intimacy was possible between them, since they had hardly a thought or a belief in common, but they were, simply through a heightened mutual friendliness, closer together than they had been for six years.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Perhaps no real intimacy was possible between them, since they had hardly a thought or a belief in common, but they were, simply through a heightened mutual friendliness, closer together than they had been for six years.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Perhaps no real intimacy was possible between them, since they had hardly a thought or a belief in common, but they were, simply through a heightened mutual friendliness, closer together than they had been for six years.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Stacey went up to his father’s pleasant office and watched Mr. Carroll sit down in his swivel-chair, light a cigar, and open his letters with a paper-knife.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Perhaps no real intimacy was possible between them, since they had hardly a thought or a belief in common, but they were, simply through a heightened mutual friendliness, closer together than they had been for six years.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading At nine the next morning Stacey drove down town with his father.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Stacey went up to his father’s pleasant office and watched Mr. Carroll sit down in his swivel-chair, light a cigar, and open his letters with a paper-knife.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps no real intimacy was possible between them, since they had hardly a thought or a belief in common, but they were, simply through a heightened mutual friendliness, closer together than they had been for six years.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Stacey went up to his father’s pleasant office and watched Mr. Carroll sit down in his swivel-chair, light a cigar, and open his letters with a paper-knife.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Stacey went up to his father’s pleasant office and watched Mr. Carroll sit down in his swivel-chair, light a cigar, and open his letters with a paper-knife.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Perhaps no real intimacy was possible between them, since they had hardly a thought or a belief in common, but they were, simply through a heightened mutual friendliness, closer together than they had been for six years.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “I’ve sometimes wondered, sir,” he said, “why at sixty or thereabouts you—” “Here!
in the company of; together with
From this reading At nine the next morning Stacey drove down town with his father.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading “I’ve sometimes wondered, sir,” he said, “why at sixty or thereabouts you—” “Here!
a late time of life
From this reading Perhaps no real intimacy was possible between them, since they had hardly a thought or a belief in common, but they were, simply through a heightened mutual friendliness, closer together than they had been for six years.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I’ve sometimes wondered, sir,” he said, “why at sixty or thereabouts you—” “Here!
