used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Certainly--since even London is parochial in bringing the same people in the same set constantly together--he had met him casually at the houses of mutual acquaintances, but beyond a few careless words, nothing had passed between them.
abeyancenounUS /əˈbeɪəns/
temporary cessation or suspension
From this reading It seemed as though Maunders, after deciding to leave the partnership with Nemo in abeyance, had drifted knowingly apart from his old schoolfellow.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Certainly--since even London is parochial in bringing the same people in the same set constantly together--he had met him casually at the houses of mutual acquaintances, but beyond a few careless words, nothing had passed between them.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It seemed as though Maunders, after deciding to leave the partnership with Nemo in abeyance, had drifted knowingly apart from his old schoolfellow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Vernon did not care much, as he mistrusted a man who was willing to sacrifice everything and everyone to his greed for pleasure.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading It seemed as though Maunders, after deciding to leave the partnership with Nemo in abeyance, had drifted knowingly apart from his old schoolfellow.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seemed as though Maunders, after deciding to leave the partnership with Nemo in abeyance, had drifted knowingly apart from his old schoolfellow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Certainly--since even London is parochial in bringing the same people in the same set constantly together--he had met him casually at the houses of mutual acquaintances, but beyond a few careless words, nothing had passed between them.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Certainly--since even London is parochial in bringing the same people in the same set constantly together--he had met him casually at the houses of mutual acquaintances, but beyond a few careless words, nothing had passed between them.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Certainly--since even London is parochial in bringing the same people in the same set constantly together--he had met him casually at the houses of mutual acquaintances, but beyond a few careless words, nothing had passed between them.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Certainly--since even London is parochial in bringing the same people in the same set constantly together--he had met him casually at the houses of mutual acquaintances, but beyond a few careless words, nothing had passed between them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Certainly--since even London is parochial in bringing the same people in the same set constantly together--he had met him casually at the houses of mutual acquaintances, but beyond a few careless words, nothing had passed between them.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Vernon did not care much, as he mistrusted a man who was willing to sacrifice everything and everyone to his greed for pleasure.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading Certainly--since even London is parochial in bringing the same people in the same set constantly together--he had met him casually at the houses of mutual acquaintances, but beyond a few careless words, nothing had passed between them.
casuallyadverbUS /ˈkæʒəwəli/
not methodically or according to plan
From this reading Certainly--since even London is parochial in bringing the same people in the same set constantly together--he had met him casually at the houses of mutual acquaintances, but beyond a few careless words, nothing had passed between them.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly--since even London is parochial in bringing the same people in the same set constantly together--he had met him casually at the houses of mutual acquaintances, but beyond a few careless words, nothing had passed between them.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Certainly--since even London is parochial in bringing the same people in the same set constantly together--he had met him casually at the houses of mutual acquaintances, but beyond a few careless words, nothing had passed between them.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Maunders reminded Vernon in many ways of Lucien de Rubempré in "Lost Illusions."
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Since the tragic death of Dimsdale, Vernon had seen very little of Maunders.
decidingnounUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision
From this reading It seemed as though Maunders, after deciding to leave the partnership with Nemo in abeyance, had drifted knowingly apart from his old schoolfellow.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Vernon did not care much, as he mistrusted a man who was willing to sacrifice everything and everyone to his greed for pleasure.
Dimsdale
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From this reading Since the tragic death of Dimsdale, Vernon had seen very little of Maunders.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading It seemed as though Maunders, after deciding to leave the partnership with Nemo in abeyance, had drifted knowingly apart from his old schoolfellow.
divisible by two
From this reading Certainly--since even London is parochial in bringing the same people in the same set constantly together--he had met him casually at the houses of mutual acquaintances, but beyond a few careless words, nothing had passed between them.
every person
From this reading Vernon did not care much, as he mistrusted a man who was willing to sacrifice everything and everyone to his greed for pleasure.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Vernon did not care much, as he mistrusted a man who was willing to sacrifice everything and everyone to his greed for pleasure.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Certainly--since even London is parochial in bringing the same people in the same set constantly together--he had met him casually at the houses of mutual acquaintances, but beyond a few careless words, nothing had passed between them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Vernon did not care much, as he mistrusted a man who was willing to sacrifice everything and everyone to his greed for pleasure.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It seemed as though Maunders, after deciding to leave the partnership with Nemo in abeyance, had drifted knowingly apart from his old schoolfellow.
greednounUS /ɡriːd/
excessive desire to acquire or possess more (especially more material wealth) than one needs or deserves
From this reading Vernon did not care much, as he mistrusted a man who was willing to sacrifice everything and everyone to his greed for pleasure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since the tragic death of Dimsdale, Vernon had seen very little of Maunders.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Certainly--since even London is parochial in bringing the same people in the same set constantly together--he had met him casually at the houses of mutual acquaintances, but beyond a few careless words, nothing had passed between them.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Certainly--since even London is parochial in bringing the same people in the same set constantly together--he had met him casually at the houses of mutual acquaintances, but beyond a few careless words, nothing had passed between them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It seemed as though Maunders, after deciding to leave the partnership with Nemo in abeyance, had drifted knowingly apart from his old schoolfellow.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Certainly--since even London is parochial in bringing the same people in the same set constantly together--he had met him casually at the houses of mutual acquaintances, but beyond a few careless words, nothing had passed between them.
IllusionsnounUS /ˌɪˈluːʒənz/
plural of “illusion” — an erroneous mental representation
From this reading Maunders reminded Vernon in many ways of Lucien de Rubempré in "Lost Illusions."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Certainly--since even London is parochial in bringing the same people in the same set constantly together--he had met him casually at the houses of mutual acquaintances, but beyond a few careless words, nothing had passed between them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Certainly--since even London is parochial in bringing the same people in the same set constantly together--he had met him casually at the houses of mutual acquaintances, but beyond a few careless words, nothing had passed between them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed as though Maunders, after deciding to leave the partnership with Nemo in abeyance, had drifted knowingly apart from his old schoolfellow.
knowinglyadverbUS /ˈnoʊɪŋli/
with full knowledge and deliberation
From this reading It seemed as though Maunders, after deciding to leave the partnership with Nemo in abeyance, had drifted knowingly apart from his old schoolfellow.
go away from a place
From this reading It seemed as though Maunders, after deciding to leave the partnership with Nemo in abeyance, had drifted knowingly apart from his old schoolfellow.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Since the tragic death of Dimsdale, Vernon had seen very little of Maunders.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Certainly--since even London is parochial in bringing the same people in the same set constantly together--he had met him casually at the houses of mutual acquaintances, but beyond a few careless words, nothing had passed between them.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Maunders reminded Vernon in many ways of Lucien de Rubempré in "Lost Illusions."
Lucien
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From this reading Maunders reminded Vernon in many ways of Lucien de Rubempré in "Lost Illusions."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Vernon did not care much, as he mistrusted a man who was willing to sacrifice everything and everyone to his greed for pleasure.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Maunders reminded Vernon in many ways of Lucien de Rubempré in "Lost Illusions."
Maunders
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From this reading Since the tragic death of Dimsdale, Vernon had seen very little of Maunders.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Certainly--since even London is parochial in bringing the same people in the same set constantly together--he had met him casually at the houses of mutual acquaintances, but beyond a few careless words, nothing had passed between them.
mistrustedverbUS /mɪˈstrʌstɪd/
past form of “mistrust” — regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
From this reading Vernon did not care much, as he mistrusted a man who was willing to sacrifice everything and everyone to his greed for pleasure.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Vernon did not care much, as he mistrusted a man who was willing to sacrifice everything and everyone to his greed for pleasure.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading Certainly--since even London is parochial in bringing the same people in the same set constantly together--he had met him casually at the houses of mutual acquaintances, but beyond a few careless words, nothing had passed between them.
Nemo
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From this reading It seemed as though Maunders, after deciding to leave the partnership with Nemo in abeyance, had drifted knowingly apart from his old schoolfellow.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Vernon did not care much, as he mistrusted a man who was willing to sacrifice everything and everyone to his greed for pleasure.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Certainly--since even London is parochial in bringing the same people in the same set constantly together--he had met him casually at the houses of mutual acquaintances, but beyond a few careless words, nothing had passed between them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Since the tragic death of Dimsdale, Vernon had seen very little of Maunders.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It seemed as though Maunders, after deciding to leave the partnership with Nemo in abeyance, had drifted knowingly apart from his old schoolfellow.
parochialadjectiveUS /pərˈoʊkiəl/
relating to or supported by or located in a parish
From this reading Certainly--since even London is parochial in bringing the same people in the same set constantly together--he had met him casually at the houses of mutual acquaintances, but beyond a few careless words, nothing had passed between them.
partnershipnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərʃɪp/
the members of a business venture created by contract
From this reading It seemed as though Maunders, after deciding to leave the partnership with Nemo in abeyance, had drifted knowingly apart from his old schoolfellow.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Certainly--since even London is parochial in bringing the same people in the same set constantly together--he had met him casually at the houses of mutual acquaintances, but beyond a few careless words, nothing had passed between them.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Certainly--since even London is parochial in bringing the same people in the same set constantly together--he had met him casually at the houses of mutual acquaintances, but beyond a few careless words, nothing had passed between them.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Vernon did not care much, as he mistrusted a man who was willing to sacrifice everything and everyone to his greed for pleasure.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading Maunders reminded Vernon in many ways of Lucien de Rubempré in "Lost Illusions."
Rubempré
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From this reading Maunders reminded Vernon in many ways of Lucien de Rubempré in "Lost Illusions."
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading Vernon did not care much, as he mistrusted a man who was willing to sacrifice everything and everyone to his greed for pleasure.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Certainly--since even London is parochial in bringing the same people in the same set constantly together--he had met him casually at the houses of mutual acquaintances, but beyond a few careless words, nothing had passed between them.
schoolfellownoun
an acquaintance that you go to school with
From this reading It seemed as though Maunders, after deciding to leave the partnership with Nemo in abeyance, had drifted knowingly apart from his old schoolfellow.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed as though Maunders, after deciding to leave the partnership with Nemo in abeyance, had drifted knowingly apart from his old schoolfellow.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Since the tragic death of Dimsdale, Vernon had seen very little of Maunders.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Certainly--since even London is parochial in bringing the same people in the same set constantly together--he had met him casually at the houses of mutual acquaintances, but beyond a few careless words, nothing had passed between them.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the tragic death of Dimsdale, Vernon had seen very little of Maunders.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Since the tragic death of Dimsdale, Vernon had seen very little of Maunders.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Certainly--since even London is parochial in bringing the same people in the same set constantly together--he had met him casually at the houses of mutual acquaintances, but beyond a few careless words, nothing had passed between them.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It seemed as though Maunders, after deciding to leave the partnership with Nemo in abeyance, had drifted knowingly apart from his old schoolfellow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seemed as though Maunders, after deciding to leave the partnership with Nemo in abeyance, had drifted knowingly apart from his old schoolfellow.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Certainly--since even London is parochial in bringing the same people in the same set constantly together--he had met him casually at the houses of mutual acquaintances, but beyond a few careless words, nothing had passed between them.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading Since the tragic death of Dimsdale, Vernon had seen very little of Maunders.
Vernon
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From this reading Since the tragic death of Dimsdale, Vernon had seen very little of Maunders.
precisely as stated
From this reading Since the tragic death of Dimsdale, Vernon had seen very little of Maunders.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Vernon did not care much, as he mistrusted a man who was willing to sacrifice everything and everyone to his greed for pleasure.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Maunders reminded Vernon in many ways of Lucien de Rubempré in "Lost Illusions."
which person or people
From this reading Vernon did not care much, as he mistrusted a man who was willing to sacrifice everything and everyone to his greed for pleasure.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Vernon did not care much, as he mistrusted a man who was willing to sacrifice everything and everyone to his greed for pleasure.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It seemed as though Maunders, after deciding to leave the partnership with Nemo in abeyance, had drifted knowingly apart from his old schoolfellow.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Certainly--since even London is parochial in bringing the same people in the same set constantly together--he had met him casually at the houses of mutual acquaintances, but beyond a few careless words, nothing had passed between them.
