used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ROTHERHITHE DEN As a rule, Rupert told his wife everything, thinking there could be no happiness, unless a married couple were frank with one another.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading But on this occasion, he refrained from revealing the object of his visit to London, as he knew she would be feverishly anxious, all the time he was absent.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Also, he frequently went to Olivia for advice, believing in the keen feminine instinct, which usually sees what is hidden from the denser masculine understanding.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading But on this occasion, he refrained from revealing the object of his visit to London, as he knew she would be feverishly anxious, all the time he was absent.
in addition
From this reading Also, he frequently went to Olivia for advice, believing in the keen feminine instinct, which usually sees what is hidden from the denser masculine understanding.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was just possible that Hwei might be at Rotherhithe instead of Tung-yu, and then Rupert might meet with a death similar to that of Miss Wharf.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE ROTHERHITHE DEN As a rule, Rupert told his wife everything, thinking there could be no happiness, unless a married couple were frank with one another.
eagerly desirous
From this reading But on this occasion, he refrained from revealing the object of his visit to London, as he knew she would be feverishly anxious, all the time he was absent.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE ROTHERHITHE DEN As a rule, Rupert told his wife everything, thinking there could be no happiness, unless a married couple were frank with one another.
AsiaticnounUS /ˌeɪʒiˈætɪk/
a native or inhabitant of Asia
From this reading Certainly he had not the fan, and never did possess it; but how was he to convince a distrustful Asiatic of that.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was just possible that Hwei might be at Rotherhithe instead of Tung-yu, and then Rupert might meet with a death similar to that of Miss Wharf.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE ROTHERHITHE DEN As a rule, Rupert told his wife everything, thinking there could be no happiness, unless a married couple were frank with one another.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading Also, he frequently went to Olivia for advice, believing in the keen feminine instinct, which usually sees what is hidden from the denser masculine understanding.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But on this occasion, he refrained from revealing the object of his visit to London, as he knew she would be feverishly anxious, all the time he was absent.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly he had not the fan, and never did possess it; but how was he to convince a distrustful Asiatic of that.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading Certainly he had not the fan, and never did possess it; but how was he to convince a distrustful Asiatic of that.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE ROTHERHITHE DEN As a rule, Rupert told his wife everything, thinking there could be no happiness, unless a married couple were frank with one another.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading THE ROTHERHITHE DEN As a rule, Rupert told his wife everything, thinking there could be no happiness, unless a married couple were frank with one another.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading It was just possible that Hwei might be at Rotherhithe instead of Tung-yu, and then Rupert might meet with a death similar to that of Miss Wharf.
DENnounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading THE ROTHERHITHE DEN As a rule, Rupert told his wife everything, thinking there could be no happiness, unless a married couple were frank with one another.
denseradjectiveUS /ˈdensər/
comparative of “dense” — permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading Also, he frequently went to Olivia for advice, believing in the keen feminine instinct, which usually sees what is hidden from the denser masculine understanding.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Certainly he had not the fan, and never did possess it; but how was he to convince a distrustful Asiatic of that.
distrustfuladjectiveUS /dɪˈstrʌstfəl/
having or showing distrust
From this reading Certainly he had not the fan, and never did possess it; but how was he to convince a distrustful Asiatic of that.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading THE ROTHERHITHE DEN As a rule, Rupert told his wife everything, thinking there could be no happiness, unless a married couple were frank with one another.
fanverbUS /fæn/
strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
From this reading Certainly he had not the fan, and never did possess it; but how was he to convince a distrustful Asiatic of that.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading Also, he frequently went to Olivia for advice, believing in the keen feminine instinct, which usually sees what is hidden from the denser masculine understanding.
feverishlyadverbUS /ˈfevərɪʃli/
in a feverish manner
From this reading But on this occasion, he refrained from revealing the object of his visit to London, as he knew she would be feverishly anxious, all the time he was absent.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Also, he frequently went to Olivia for advice, believing in the keen feminine instinct, which usually sees what is hidden from the denser masculine understanding.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading THE ROTHERHITHE DEN As a rule, Rupert told his wife everything, thinking there could be no happiness, unless a married couple were frank with one another.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Also, he frequently went to Olivia for advice, believing in the keen feminine instinct, which usually sees what is hidden from the denser masculine understanding.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Also, he frequently went to Olivia for advice, believing in the keen feminine instinct, which usually sees what is hidden from the denser masculine understanding.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Certainly he had not the fan, and never did possess it; but how was he to convince a distrustful Asiatic of that.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading THE ROTHERHITHE DEN As a rule, Rupert told his wife everything, thinking there could be no happiness, unless a married couple were frank with one another.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Also, he frequently went to Olivia for advice, believing in the keen feminine instinct, which usually sees what is hidden from the denser masculine understanding.
not accessible to view
From this reading Also, he frequently went to Olivia for advice, believing in the keen feminine instinct, which usually sees what is hidden from the denser masculine understanding.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ROTHERHITHE DEN As a rule, Rupert told his wife everything, thinking there could be no happiness, unless a married couple were frank with one another.
how
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From this reading Certainly he had not the fan, and never did possess it; but how was he to convince a distrustful Asiatic of that.
Hwei
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From this reading It was just possible that Hwei might be at Rotherhithe instead of Tung-yu, and then Rupert might meet with a death similar to that of Miss Wharf.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Also, he frequently went to Olivia for advice, believing in the keen feminine instinct, which usually sees what is hidden from the denser masculine understanding.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading It was just possible that Hwei might be at Rotherhithe instead of Tung-yu, and then Rupert might meet with a death similar to that of Miss Wharf.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading Also, he frequently went to Olivia for advice, believing in the keen feminine instinct, which usually sees what is hidden from the denser masculine understanding.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Also, he frequently went to Olivia for advice, believing in the keen feminine instinct, which usually sees what is hidden from the denser masculine understanding.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was just possible that Hwei might be at Rotherhithe instead of Tung-yu, and then Rupert might meet with a death similar to that of Miss Wharf.
and nothing more
From this reading It was just possible that Hwei might be at Rotherhithe instead of Tung-yu, and then Rupert might meet with a death similar to that of Miss Wharf.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Also, he frequently went to Olivia for advice, believing in the keen feminine instinct, which usually sees what is hidden from the denser masculine understanding.
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 But on this occasion, he refrained from revealing the object of his visit to London, as he knew she would be feverishly anxious, all the time he was absent.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading But on this occasion, he refrained from revealing the object of his visit to London, as he knew she would be feverishly anxious, all the time he was absent.
joined in matrimony
From this reading THE ROTHERHITHE DEN As a rule, Rupert told his wife everything, thinking there could be no happiness, unless a married couple were frank with one another.
masculineadjectiveUS /ˈmæskjələn/
of grammatical gender
From this reading Also, he frequently went to Olivia for advice, believing in the keen feminine instinct, which usually sees what is hidden from the denser masculine understanding.
come together
From this reading It was just possible that Hwei might be at Rotherhithe instead of Tung-yu, and then Rupert might meet with a death similar to that of Miss Wharf.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was just possible that Hwei might be at Rotherhithe instead of Tung-yu, and then Rupert might meet with a death similar to that of Miss Wharf.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading It was just possible that Hwei might be at Rotherhithe instead of Tung-yu, and then Rupert might meet with a death similar to that of Miss Wharf.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Certainly he had not the fan, and never did possess it; but how was he to convince a distrustful Asiatic of that.
not any; not one
From this reading THE ROTHERHITHE DEN As a rule, Rupert told his wife everything, thinking there could be no happiness, unless a married couple were frank with one another.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Certainly he had not the fan, and never did possess it; but how was he to convince a distrustful Asiatic of that.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading But on this occasion, he refrained from revealing the object of his visit to London, as he knew she would be feverishly anxious, all the time he was absent.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading But on this occasion, he refrained from revealing the object of his visit to London, as he knew she would be feverishly anxious, all the time he was absent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But on this occasion, he refrained from revealing the object of his visit to London, as he knew she would be feverishly anxious, all the time he was absent.
Olivia
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From this reading Also, he frequently went to Olivia for advice, believing in the keen feminine instinct, which usually sees what is hidden from the denser masculine understanding.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But on this occasion, he refrained from revealing the object of his visit to London, as he knew she would be feverishly anxious, all the time he was absent.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE ROTHERHITHE DEN As a rule, Rupert told his wife everything, thinking there could be no happiness, unless a married couple were frank with one another.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Certainly he had not the fan, and never did possess it; but how was he to convince a distrustful Asiatic of that.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It was just possible that Hwei might be at Rotherhithe instead of Tung-yu, and then Rupert might meet with a death similar to that of Miss Wharf.
refrainedverbUS /rɪˈfreɪnd/
past form of “refrain” — resist doing something
From this reading But on this occasion, he refrained from revealing the object of his visit to London, as he knew she would be feverishly anxious, all the time he was absent.
revealingadjectiveUS /rɪˈviːlɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading But on this occasion, he refrained from revealing the object of his visit to London, as he knew she would be feverishly anxious, all the time he was absent.
ROTHERHITHE
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From this reading THE ROTHERHITHE DEN As a rule, Rupert told his wife everything, thinking there could be no happiness, unless a married couple were frank with one another.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading THE ROTHERHITHE DEN As a rule, Rupert told his wife everything, thinking there could be no happiness, unless a married couple were frank with one another.
RupertnounUS /ˈruːpərt/
English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)
From this reading THE ROTHERHITHE DEN As a rule, Rupert told his wife everything, thinking there could be no happiness, unless a married couple were frank with one another.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading Also, he frequently went to Olivia for advice, believing in the keen feminine instinct, which usually sees what is hidden from the denser masculine understanding.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But on this occasion, he refrained from revealing the object of his visit to London, as he knew she would be feverishly anxious, all the time he was absent.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading It was just possible that Hwei might be at Rotherhithe instead of Tung-yu, and then Rupert might meet with a death similar to that of Miss Wharf.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was just possible that Hwei might be at Rotherhithe instead of Tung-yu, and then Rupert might meet with a death similar to that of Miss Wharf.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ROTHERHITHE DEN As a rule, Rupert told his wife everything, thinking there could be no happiness, unless a married couple were frank with one another.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It was just possible that Hwei might be at Rotherhithe instead of Tung-yu, and then Rupert might meet with a death similar to that of Miss Wharf.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE ROTHERHITHE DEN As a rule, Rupert told his wife everything, thinking there could be no happiness, unless a married couple were frank with one another.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading THE ROTHERHITHE DEN As a rule, Rupert told his wife everything, thinking there could be no happiness, unless a married couple were frank with one another.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But on this occasion, he refrained from revealing the object of his visit to London, as he knew she would be feverishly anxious, all the time he was absent.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But on this occasion, he refrained from revealing the object of his visit to London, as he knew she would be feverishly anxious, all the time he was absent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Also, he frequently went to Olivia for advice, believing in the keen feminine instinct, which usually sees what is hidden from the denser masculine understanding.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading THE ROTHERHITHE DEN As a rule, Rupert told his wife everything, thinking there could be no happiness, unless a married couple were frank with one another.
Tung-yu
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From this reading It was just possible that Hwei might be at Rotherhithe instead of Tung-yu, and then Rupert might meet with a death similar to that of Miss Wharf.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Also, he frequently went to Olivia for advice, believing in the keen feminine instinct, which usually sees what is hidden from the denser masculine understanding.
except if; if not
From this reading THE ROTHERHITHE DEN As a rule, Rupert told his wife everything, thinking there could be no happiness, unless a married couple were frank with one another.
under normal conditions
From this reading Also, he frequently went to Olivia for advice, believing in the keen feminine instinct, which usually sees what is hidden from the denser masculine understanding.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading But on this occasion, he refrained from revealing the object of his visit to London, as he knew she would be feverishly anxious, all the time he was absent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But on this occasion, he refrained from revealing the object of his visit to London, as he knew she would be feverishly anxious, all the time he was absent.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Also, he frequently went to Olivia for advice, believing in the keen feminine instinct, which usually sees what is hidden from the denser masculine understanding.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE ROTHERHITHE DEN As a rule, Rupert told his wife everything, thinking there could be no happiness, unless a married couple were frank with one another.
WharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading It was just possible that Hwei might be at Rotherhithe instead of Tung-yu, and then Rupert might meet with a death similar to that of Miss Wharf.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Also, he frequently went to Olivia for advice, believing in the keen feminine instinct, which usually sees what is hidden from the denser masculine understanding.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Also, he frequently went to Olivia for advice, believing in the keen feminine instinct, which usually sees what is hidden from the denser masculine understanding.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading THE ROTHERHITHE DEN As a rule, Rupert told his wife everything, thinking there could be no happiness, unless a married couple were frank with one another.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE ROTHERHITHE DEN As a rule, Rupert told his wife everything, thinking there could be no happiness, unless a married couple were frank with one another.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But on this occasion, he refrained from revealing the object of his visit to London, as he knew she would be feverishly anxious, all the time he was absent.
