used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Being deeply in love he could hardly bear to be away from Sylvia even for a few hours: but in spite of this he remained away for two reasons.
AaronnounUS /ˈerən/
United States professional baseball player who hit more home runs than Babe Ruth (born in 1934)
From this reading The first of these was that he awaited a reply to his letter written to Mrs. Beecot, as he wished to be able to tell Aaron Norman where the brooch had been obtained.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The first of these was that he awaited a reply to his letter written to Mrs. Beecot, as he wished to be able to tell Aaron Norman where the brooch had been obtained.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The other reason was that, not having been able to sell the brooch, or rather pawn it since he did not wish to lose it altogether, funds were running low, and now he had but a few shillings left.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He thought by doing this to ingratiate himself with the old man, and perhaps, if thus confidential, might learn, for the satisfaction of his curiosity, why the sight of the brooch had produced such an effect on the pawnbroker.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He thought by doing this to ingratiate himself with the old man, and perhaps, if thus confidential, might learn, for the satisfaction of his curiosity, why the sight of the brooch had produced such an effect on the pawnbroker.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE UNFORESEEN Paul did not go near the Gwynne Street shop for the next few days, much as he wanted to do so.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading The first of these was that he awaited a reply to his letter written to Mrs. Beecot, as he wished to be able to tell Aaron Norman where the brooch had been obtained.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Being deeply in love he could hardly bear to be away from Sylvia even for a few hours: but in spite of this he remained away for two reasons.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Being deeply in love he could hardly bear to be away from Sylvia even for a few hours: but in spite of this he remained away for two reasons.
have
From this reading Being deeply in love he could hardly bear to be away from Sylvia even for a few hours: but in spite of this he remained away for two reasons.
Beecot
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From this reading The first of these was that he awaited a reply to his letter written to Mrs. Beecot, as he wished to be able to tell Aaron Norman where the brooch had been obtained.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The first of these was that he awaited a reply to his letter written to Mrs. Beecot, as he wished to be able to tell Aaron Norman where the brooch had been obtained.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being deeply in love he could hardly bear to be away from Sylvia even for a few hours: but in spite of this he remained away for two reasons.
broochnounUS /bruːtʃ/
a decorative pin worn by women
From this reading The first of these was that he awaited a reply to his letter written to Mrs. Beecot, as he wished to be able to tell Aaron Norman where the brooch had been obtained.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Being deeply in love he could hardly bear to be away from Sylvia even for a few hours: but in spite of this he remained away for two reasons.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He thought by doing this to ingratiate himself with the old man, and perhaps, if thus confidential, might learn, for the satisfaction of his curiosity, why the sight of the brooch had produced such an effect on the pawnbroker.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading He thought by doing this to ingratiate himself with the old man, and perhaps, if thus confidential, might learn, for the satisfaction of his curiosity, why the sight of the brooch had produced such an effect on the pawnbroker.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Being deeply in love he could hardly bear to be away from Sylvia even for a few hours: but in spite of this he remained away for two reasons.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading He thought by doing this to ingratiate himself with the old man, and perhaps, if thus confidential, might learn, for the satisfaction of his curiosity, why the sight of the brooch had produced such an effect on the pawnbroker.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE UNFORESEEN Paul did not go near the Gwynne Street shop for the next few days, much as he wanted to do so.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Being deeply in love he could hardly bear to be away from Sylvia even for a few hours: but in spite of this he remained away for two reasons.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE UNFORESEEN Paul did not go near the Gwynne Street shop for the next few days, much as he wanted to do so.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE UNFORESEEN Paul did not go near the Gwynne Street shop for the next few days, much as he wanted to do so.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading He thought by doing this to ingratiate himself with the old man, and perhaps, if thus confidential, might learn, for the satisfaction of his curiosity, why the sight of the brooch had produced such an effect on the pawnbroker.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He thought by doing this to ingratiate himself with the old man, and perhaps, if thus confidential, might learn, for the satisfaction of his curiosity, why the sight of the brooch had produced such an effect on the pawnbroker.
divisible by two
From this reading Being deeply in love he could hardly bear to be away from Sylvia even for a few hours: but in spite of this he remained away for two reasons.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE UNFORESEEN Paul did not go near the Gwynne Street shop for the next few days, much as he wanted to do so.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first of these was that he awaited a reply to his letter written to Mrs. Beecot, as he wished to be able to tell Aaron Norman where the brooch had been obtained.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE UNFORESEEN Paul did not go near the Gwynne Street shop for the next few days, much as he wanted to do so.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Being deeply in love he could hardly bear to be away from Sylvia even for a few hours: but in spite of this he remained away for two reasons.
fundsnounUS /fʌndz/
assets in the form of money
From this reading The other reason was that, not having been able to sell the brooch, or rather pawn it since he did not wish to lose it altogether, funds were running low, and now he had but a few shillings left.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE UNFORESEEN Paul did not go near the Gwynne Street shop for the next few days, much as he wanted to do so.
Gwynne
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From this reading THE UNFORESEEN Paul did not go near the Gwynne Street shop for the next few days, much as he wanted to do so.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The first of these was that he awaited a reply to his letter written to Mrs. Beecot, as he wished to be able to tell Aaron Norman where the brooch had been obtained.
only a very short time before
From this reading Being deeply in love he could hardly bear to be away from Sylvia even for a few hours: but in spite of this he remained away for two reasons.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The other reason was that, not having been able to sell the brooch, or rather pawn it since he did not wish to lose it altogether, funds were running low, and now he had but a few shillings left.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE UNFORESEEN Paul did not go near the Gwynne Street shop for the next few days, much as he wanted to do so.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He thought by doing this to ingratiate himself with the old man, and perhaps, if thus confidential, might learn, for the satisfaction of his curiosity, why the sight of the brooch had produced such an effect on the pawnbroker.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The first of these was that he awaited a reply to his letter written to Mrs. Beecot, as he wished to be able to tell Aaron Norman where the brooch had been obtained.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Being deeply in love he could hardly bear to be away from Sylvia even for a few hours: but in spite of this he remained away for two reasons.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He thought by doing this to ingratiate himself with the old man, and perhaps, if thus confidential, might learn, for the satisfaction of his curiosity, why the sight of the brooch had produced such an effect on the pawnbroker.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Being deeply in love he could hardly bear to be away from Sylvia even for a few hours: but in spite of this he remained away for two reasons.
ingratiateverbUS /ˌɪŋˈɡreɪʃieɪt/
gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts
From this reading He thought by doing this to ingratiate himself with the old man, and perhaps, if thus confidential, might learn, for the satisfaction of his curiosity, why the sight of the brooch had produced such an effect on the pawnbroker.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The other reason was that, not having been able to sell the brooch, or rather pawn it since he did not wish to lose it altogether, funds were running low, and now he had but a few shillings left.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He thought by doing this to ingratiate himself with the old man, and perhaps, if thus confidential, might learn, for the satisfaction of his curiosity, why the sight of the brooch had produced such an effect on the pawnbroker.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The other reason was that, not having been able to sell the brooch, or rather pawn it since he did not wish to lose it altogether, funds were running low, and now he had but a few shillings left.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The first of these was that he awaited a reply to his letter written to Mrs. Beecot, as he wished to be able to tell Aaron Norman where the brooch had been obtained.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading The other reason was that, not having been able to sell the brooch, or rather pawn it since he did not wish to lose it altogether, funds were running low, and now he had but a few shillings left.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Being deeply in love he could hardly bear to be away from Sylvia even for a few hours: but in spite of this he remained away for two reasons.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The other reason was that, not having been able to sell the brooch, or rather pawn it since he did not wish to lose it altogether, funds were running low, and now he had but a few shillings left.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He thought by doing this to ingratiate himself with the old man, and perhaps, if thus confidential, might learn, for the satisfaction of his curiosity, why the sight of the brooch had produced such an effect on the pawnbroker.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He thought by doing this to ingratiate himself with the old man, and perhaps, if thus confidential, might learn, for the satisfaction of his curiosity, why the sight of the brooch had produced such an effect on the pawnbroker.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The first of these was that he awaited a reply to his letter written to Mrs. Beecot, as he wished to be able to tell Aaron Norman where the brooch had been obtained.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE UNFORESEEN Paul did not go near the Gwynne Street shop for the next few days, much as he wanted to do so.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading THE UNFORESEEN Paul did not go near the Gwynne Street shop for the next few days, much as he wanted to do so.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE UNFORESEEN Paul did not go near the Gwynne Street shop for the next few days, much as he wanted to do so.
NormannounUS /ˈnɔːrmən/
United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)
From this reading The first of these was that he awaited a reply to his letter written to Mrs. Beecot, as he wished to be able to tell Aaron Norman where the brooch had been obtained.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE UNFORESEEN Paul did not go near the Gwynne Street shop for the next few days, much as he wanted to do so.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The other reason was that, not having been able to sell the brooch, or rather pawn it since he did not wish to lose it altogether, funds were running low, and now he had but a few shillings left.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading The first of these was that he awaited a reply to his letter written to Mrs. Beecot, as he wished to be able to tell Aaron Norman where the brooch had been obtained.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Being deeply in love he could hardly bear to be away from Sylvia even for a few hours: but in spite of this he remained away for two reasons.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He thought by doing this to ingratiate himself with the old man, and perhaps, if thus confidential, might learn, for the satisfaction of his curiosity, why the sight of the brooch had produced such an effect on the pawnbroker.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He thought by doing this to ingratiate himself with the old man, and perhaps, if thus confidential, might learn, for the satisfaction of his curiosity, why the sight of the brooch had produced such an effect on the pawnbroker.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The other reason was that, not having been able to sell the brooch, or rather pawn it since he did not wish to lose it altogether, funds were running low, and now he had but a few shillings left.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other reason was that, not having been able to sell the brooch, or rather pawn it since he did not wish to lose it altogether, funds were running low, and now he had but a few shillings left.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading THE UNFORESEEN Paul did not go near the Gwynne Street shop for the next few days, much as he wanted to do so.
pawnnounUS /pɔːn/
an article deposited as security
From this reading The other reason was that, not having been able to sell the brooch, or rather pawn it since he did not wish to lose it altogether, funds were running low, and now he had but a few shillings left.
pawnbrokernoun
a person who lends money at interest in exchange for personal property that is deposited as security
From this reading He thought by doing this to ingratiate himself with the old man, and perhaps, if thus confidential, might learn, for the satisfaction of his curiosity, why the sight of the brooch had produced such an effect on the pawnbroker.
by chance
From this reading He thought by doing this to ingratiate himself with the old man, and perhaps, if thus confidential, might learn, for the satisfaction of his curiosity, why the sight of the brooch had produced such an effect on the pawnbroker.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading He thought by doing this to ingratiate himself with the old man, and perhaps, if thus confidential, might learn, for the satisfaction of his curiosity, why the sight of the brooch had produced such an effect on the pawnbroker.
on the contrary
From this reading The other reason was that, not having been able to sell the brooch, or rather pawn it since he did not wish to lose it altogether, funds were running low, and now he had but a few shillings left.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The other reason was that, not having been able to sell the brooch, or rather pawn it since he did not wish to lose it altogether, funds were running low, and now he had but a few shillings left.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Being deeply in love he could hardly bear to be away from Sylvia even for a few hours: but in spite of this he remained away for two reasons.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Being deeply in love he could hardly bear to be away from Sylvia even for a few hours: but in spite of this he remained away for two reasons.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading The first of these was that he awaited a reply to his letter written to Mrs. Beecot, as he wished to be able to tell Aaron Norman where the brooch had been obtained.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The other reason was that, not having been able to sell the brooch, or rather pawn it since he did not wish to lose it altogether, funds were running low, and now he had but a few shillings left.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading He thought by doing this to ingratiate himself with the old man, and perhaps, if thus confidential, might learn, for the satisfaction of his curiosity, why the sight of the brooch had produced such an effect on the pawnbroker.
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading The other reason was that, not having been able to sell the brooch, or rather pawn it since he did not wish to lose it altogether, funds were running low, and now he had but a few shillings left.
shillingsnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋz/
plural of “shilling” — the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading The other reason was that, not having been able to sell the brooch, or rather pawn it since he did not wish to lose it altogether, funds were running low, and now he had but a few shillings left.
do one's shopping
From this reading THE UNFORESEEN Paul did not go near the Gwynne Street shop for the next few days, much as he wanted to do so.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading He thought by doing this to ingratiate himself with the old man, and perhaps, if thus confidential, might learn, for the satisfaction of his curiosity, why the sight of the brooch had produced such an effect on the pawnbroker.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The other reason was that, not having been able to sell the brooch, or rather pawn it since he did not wish to lose it altogether, funds were running low, and now he had but a few shillings left.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE UNFORESEEN Paul did not go near the Gwynne Street shop for the next few days, much as he wanted to do so.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Being deeply in love he could hardly bear to be away from Sylvia even for a few hours: but in spite of this he remained away for two reasons.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE UNFORESEEN Paul did not go near the Gwynne Street shop for the next few days, much as he wanted to do so.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He thought by doing this to ingratiate himself with the old man, and perhaps, if thus confidential, might learn, for the satisfaction of his curiosity, why the sight of the brooch had produced such an effect on the pawnbroker.
Sylvia
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From this reading Being deeply in love he could hardly bear to be away from Sylvia even for a few hours: but in spite of this he remained away for two reasons.
express in words
From this reading The first of these was that he awaited a reply to his letter written to Mrs. Beecot, as he wished to be able to tell Aaron Norman where the brooch had been obtained.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The first of these was that he awaited a reply to his letter written to Mrs. Beecot, as he wished to be able to tell Aaron Norman where the brooch had been obtained.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE UNFORESEEN Paul did not go near the Gwynne Street shop for the next few days, much as he wanted to do so.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The first of these was that he awaited a reply to his letter written to Mrs. Beecot, as he wished to be able to tell Aaron Norman where the brooch had been obtained.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Being deeply in love he could hardly bear to be away from Sylvia even for a few hours: but in spite of this he remained away for two reasons.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought by doing this to ingratiate himself with the old man, and perhaps, if thus confidential, might learn, for the satisfaction of his curiosity, why the sight of the brooch had produced such an effect on the pawnbroker.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading He thought by doing this to ingratiate himself with the old man, and perhaps, if thus confidential, might learn, for the satisfaction of his curiosity, why the sight of the brooch had produced such an effect on the pawnbroker.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE UNFORESEEN Paul did not go near the Gwynne Street shop for the next few days, much as he wanted to do so.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Being deeply in love he could hardly bear to be away from Sylvia even for a few hours: but in spite of this he remained away for two reasons.
UNFORESEENadjectiveUS /ˌʌnfɔːrˈsiːn/
not anticipated
From this reading THE UNFORESEEN Paul did not go near the Gwynne Street shop for the next few days, much as he wanted to do so.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading THE UNFORESEEN Paul did not go near the Gwynne Street shop for the next few days, much as he wanted to do so.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first of these was that he awaited a reply to his letter written to Mrs. Beecot, as he wished to be able to tell Aaron Norman where the brooch had been obtained.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The other reason was that, not having been able to sell the brooch, or rather pawn it since he did not wish to lose it altogether, funds were running low, and now he had but a few shillings left.
in or at the place that
From this reading The first of these was that he awaited a reply to his letter written to Mrs. Beecot, as he wished to be able to tell Aaron Norman where the brooch had been obtained.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading He thought by doing this to ingratiate himself with the old man, and perhaps, if thus confidential, might learn, for the satisfaction of his curiosity, why the sight of the brooch had produced such an effect on the pawnbroker.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading The other reason was that, not having been able to sell the brooch, or rather pawn it since he did not wish to lose it altogether, funds were running low, and now he had but a few shillings left.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading The first of these was that he awaited a reply to his letter written to Mrs. Beecot, as he wished to be able to tell Aaron Norman where the brooch had been obtained.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He thought by doing this to ingratiate himself with the old man, and perhaps, if thus confidential, might learn, for the satisfaction of his curiosity, why the sight of the brooch had produced such an effect on the pawnbroker.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The first of these was that he awaited a reply to his letter written to Mrs. Beecot, as he wished to be able to tell Aaron Norman where the brooch had been obtained.
