used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You see, he has only to make a few inquiries amongst the servants, who would tell him that Vera is my ward, and that, as to the rest, she is more or less of a beautiful mystery.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading You see, he has only to make a few inquiries amongst the servants, who would tell him that Vera is my ward, and that, as to the rest, she is more or less of a beautiful mystery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Doubtless in some of his wanderings he has seen the girl, he has recognised the likeness, and made up his mind that he has found the object of his search at last.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I haven't the remotest idea whether Vera is like or unlike her mother, but I fear that she must be, otherwise that man Silva would never have got on my track, as I have felt quite sure lately that he has done.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Doubtless in some of his wanderings he has seen the girl, he has recognised the likeness, and made up his mind that he has found the object of his search at last.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I haven't the remotest idea whether Vera is like or unlike her mother, but I fear that she must be, otherwise that man Silva would never have got on my track, as I have felt quite sure lately that he has done.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading You see, he has only to make a few inquiries amongst the servants, who would tell him that Vera is my ward, and that, as to the rest, she is more or less of a beautiful mystery.
a youthful male person
From this reading "My dear boy, that is just where the danger comes in," Ravenspur replied.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I haven't the remotest idea whether Vera is like or unlike her mother, but I fear that she must be, otherwise that man Silva would never have got on my track, as I have felt quite sure lately that he has done.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "The danger would certainly lie there," Walter said thoughtfully.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "My dear boy, that is just where the danger comes in," Ravenspur replied.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading "The danger would certainly lie there," Walter said thoughtfully.
dearly loved
From this reading "My dear boy, that is just where the danger comes in," Ravenspur replied.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "I haven't the remotest idea whether Vera is like or unlike her mother, but I fear that she must be, otherwise that man Silva would never have got on my track, as I have felt quite sure lately that he has done.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Doubtless in some of his wanderings he has seen the girl, he has recognised the likeness, and made up his mind that he has found the object of his search at last.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "I haven't the remotest idea whether Vera is like or unlike her mother, but I fear that she must be, otherwise that man Silva would never have got on my track, as I have felt quite sure lately that he has done.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading "I haven't the remotest idea whether Vera is like or unlike her mother, but I fear that she must be, otherwise that man Silva would never have got on my track, as I have felt quite sure lately that he has done.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading You see, he has only to make a few inquiries amongst the servants, who would tell him that Vera is my ward, and that, as to the rest, she is more or less of a beautiful mystery.
set up or found
From this reading Doubtless in some of his wanderings he has seen the girl, he has recognised the likeness, and made up his mind that he has found the object of his search at last.
a young female
From this reading Doubtless in some of his wanderings he has seen the girl, he has recognised the likeness, and made up his mind that he has found the object of his search at last.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I haven't the remotest idea whether Vera is like or unlike her mother, but I fear that she must be, otherwise that man Silva would never have got on my track, as I have felt quite sure lately that he has done.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I haven't the remotest idea whether Vera is like or unlike her mother, but I fear that she must be, otherwise that man Silva would never have got on my track, as I have felt quite sure lately that he has done.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I haven't the remotest idea whether Vera is like or unlike her mother, but I fear that she must be, otherwise that man Silva would never have got on my track, as I have felt quite sure lately that he has done.
haven't
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From this reading "I haven't the remotest idea whether Vera is like or unlike her mother, but I fear that she must be, otherwise that man Silva would never have got on my track, as I have felt quite sure lately that he has done.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I haven't the remotest idea whether Vera is like or unlike her mother, but I fear that she must be, otherwise that man Silva would never have got on my track, as I have felt quite sure lately that he has done.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I haven't the remotest idea whether Vera is like or unlike her mother, but I fear that she must be, otherwise that man Silva would never have got on my track, as I have felt quite sure lately that he has done.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You see, he has only to make a few inquiries amongst the servants, who would tell him that Vera is my ward, and that, as to the rest, she is more or less of a beautiful mystery.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Doubtless in some of his wanderings he has seen the girl, he has recognised the likeness, and made up his mind that he has found the object of his search at last.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I haven't the remotest idea whether Vera is like or unlike her mother, but I fear that she must be, otherwise that man Silva would never have got on my track, as I have felt quite sure lately that he has done.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I haven't the remotest idea whether Vera is like or unlike her mother, but I fear that she must be, otherwise that man Silva would never have got on my track, as I have felt quite sure lately that he has done.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "My dear boy, that is just where the danger comes in," Ravenspur replied.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading You see, he has only to make a few inquiries amongst the servants, who would tell him that Vera is my ward, and that, as to the rest, she is more or less of a beautiful mystery.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My dear boy, that is just where the danger comes in," Ravenspur replied.
and nothing more
From this reading "My dear boy, that is just where the danger comes in," Ravenspur replied.
immediately past
From this reading Doubtless in some of his wanderings he has seen the girl, he has recognised the likeness, and made up his mind that he has found the object of his search at last.
in the recent past
From this reading "I haven't the remotest idea whether Vera is like or unlike her mother, but I fear that she must be, otherwise that man Silva would never have got on my track, as I have felt quite sure lately that he has done.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading You see, he has only to make a few inquiries amongst the servants, who would tell him that Vera is my ward, and that, as to the rest, she is more or less of a beautiful mystery.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading "The danger would certainly lie there," Walter said thoughtfully.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I haven't the remotest idea whether Vera is like or unlike her mother, but I fear that she must be, otherwise that man Silva would never have got on my track, as I have felt quite sure lately that he has done.
likenessnounUS /ˈlaɪknəs/
similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
From this reading Doubtless in some of his wanderings he has seen the girl, he has recognised the likeness, and made up his mind that he has found the object of his search at last.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Doubtless in some of his wanderings he has seen the girl, he has recognised the likeness, and made up his mind that he has found the object of his search at last.
engage in
From this reading You see, he has only to make a few inquiries amongst the servants, who would tell him that Vera is my ward, and that, as to the rest, she is more or less of a beautiful mystery.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I haven't the remotest idea whether Vera is like or unlike her mother, but I fear that she must be, otherwise that man Silva would never have got on my track, as I have felt quite sure lately that he has done.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Doubtless in some of his wanderings he has seen the girl, he has recognised the likeness, and made up his mind that he has found the object of his search at last.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading You see, he has only to make a few inquiries amongst the servants, who would tell him that Vera is my ward, and that, as to the rest, she is more or less of a beautiful mystery.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "I haven't the remotest idea whether Vera is like or unlike her mother, but I fear that she must be, otherwise that man Silva would never have got on my track, as I have felt quite sure lately that he has done.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I haven't the remotest idea whether Vera is like or unlike her mother, but I fear that she must be, otherwise that man Silva would never have got on my track, as I have felt quite sure lately that he has done.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My dear boy, that is just where the danger comes in," Ravenspur replied.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading You see, he has only to make a few inquiries amongst the servants, who would tell him that Vera is my ward, and that, as to the rest, she is more or less of a beautiful mystery.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I haven't the remotest idea whether Vera is like or unlike her mother, but I fear that she must be, otherwise that man Silva would never have got on my track, as I have felt quite sure lately that he has done.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Doubtless in some of his wanderings he has seen the girl, he has recognised the likeness, and made up his mind that he has found the object of his search at last.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Doubtless in some of his wanderings he has seen the girl, he has recognised the likeness, and made up his mind that he has found the object of his search at last.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I haven't the remotest idea whether Vera is like or unlike her mother, but I fear that she must be, otherwise that man Silva would never have got on my track, as I have felt quite sure lately that he has done.
and nothing more
From this reading You see, he has only to make a few inquiries amongst the servants, who would tell him that Vera is my ward, and that, as to the rest, she is more or less of a beautiful mystery.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I haven't the remotest idea whether Vera is like or unlike her mother, but I fear that she must be, otherwise that man Silva would never have got on my track, as I have felt quite sure lately that he has done.
in other respects or ways
From this reading "I haven't the remotest idea whether Vera is like or unlike her mother, but I fear that she must be, otherwise that man Silva would never have got on my track, as I have felt quite sure lately that he has done.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "I haven't the remotest idea whether Vera is like or unlike her mother, but I fear that she must be, otherwise that man Silva would never have got on my track, as I have felt quite sure lately that he has done.
Ravenspur
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From this reading "My dear boy, that is just where the danger comes in," Ravenspur replied.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading Doubtless in some of his wanderings he has seen the girl, he has recognised the likeness, and made up his mind that he has found the object of his search at last.
remotestadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊtəst/
superlative of “remote” — located far away spatially
From this reading "I haven't the remotest idea whether Vera is like or unlike her mother, but I fear that she must be, otherwise that man Silva would never have got on my track, as I have felt quite sure lately that he has done.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "My dear boy, that is just where the danger comes in," Ravenspur replied.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading You see, he has only to make a few inquiries amongst the servants, who would tell him that Vera is my ward, and that, as to the rest, she is more or less of a beautiful mystery.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The danger would certainly lie there," Walter said thoughtfully.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Doubtless in some of his wanderings he has seen the girl, he has recognised the likeness, and made up his mind that he has found the object of his search at last.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You see, he has only to make a few inquiries amongst the servants, who would tell him that Vera is my ward, and that, as to the rest, she is more or less of a beautiful mystery.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Doubtless in some of his wanderings he has seen the girl, he has recognised the likeness, and made up his mind that he has found the object of his search at last.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading You see, he has only to make a few inquiries amongst the servants, who would tell him that Vera is my ward, and that, as to the rest, she is more or less of a beautiful mystery.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I haven't the remotest idea whether Vera is like or unlike her mother, but I fear that she must be, otherwise that man Silva would never have got on my track, as I have felt quite sure lately that he has done.
SilvanounUS /ˈsɪlvə/
the forest trees growing in a country or region
From this reading "I haven't the remotest idea whether Vera is like or unlike her mother, but I fear that she must be, otherwise that man Silva would never have got on my track, as I have felt quite sure lately that he has done.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Doubtless in some of his wanderings he has seen the girl, he has recognised the likeness, and made up his mind that he has found the object of his search at last.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I haven't the remotest idea whether Vera is like or unlike her mother, but I fear that she must be, otherwise that man Silva would never have got on my track, as I have felt quite sure lately that he has done.
express in words
From this reading You see, he has only to make a few inquiries amongst the servants, who would tell him that Vera is my ward, and that, as to the rest, she is more or less of a beautiful mystery.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "My dear boy, that is just where the danger comes in," Ravenspur replied.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The danger would certainly lie there," Walter said thoughtfully.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "The danger would certainly lie there," Walter said thoughtfully.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading "The danger would certainly lie there," Walter said thoughtfully.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You see, he has only to make a few inquiries amongst the servants, who would tell him that Vera is my ward, and that, as to the rest, she is more or less of a beautiful mystery.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading "I haven't the remotest idea whether Vera is like or unlike her mother, but I fear that she must be, otherwise that man Silva would never have got on my track, as I have felt quite sure lately that he has done.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading "I haven't the remotest idea whether Vera is like or unlike her mother, but I fear that she must be, otherwise that man Silva would never have got on my track, as I have felt quite sure lately that he has done.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Doubtless in some of his wanderings he has seen the girl, he has recognised the likeness, and made up his mind that he has found the object of his search at last.
Vera
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From this reading "I haven't the remotest idea whether Vera is like or unlike her mother, but I fear that she must be, otherwise that man Silva would never have got on my track, as I have felt quite sure lately that he has done.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading "The danger would certainly lie there," Walter said thoughtfully.
wanderingsnounUS /ˈwɑːndərɪŋz/
plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading Doubtless in some of his wanderings he has seen the girl, he has recognised the likeness, and made up his mind that he has found the object of his search at last.
wardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading You see, he has only to make a few inquiries amongst the servants, who would tell him that Vera is my ward, and that, as to the rest, she is more or less of a beautiful mystery.
in or at the place that
From this reading "My dear boy, that is just where the danger comes in," Ravenspur replied.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "I haven't the remotest idea whether Vera is like or unlike her mother, but I fear that she must be, otherwise that man Silva would never have got on my track, as I have felt quite sure lately that he has done.
which person or people
From this reading You see, he has only to make a few inquiries amongst the servants, who would tell him that Vera is my ward, and that, as to the rest, she is more or less of a beautiful mystery.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "The danger would certainly lie there," Walter said thoughtfully.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You see, he has only to make a few inquiries amongst the servants, who would tell him that Vera is my ward, and that, as to the rest, she is more or less of a beautiful mystery.
