used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had in truth passed from one world to another; out of a world in which it was all joy, into another in which it was all misery.
in the past
From this reading Since his brother had refused him hospitality; since Violet Forster had spoken such sweet words to him by the summer-house; since he had been thrown by his brother officers out of the room which he had regarded almost as his own--these things, to Sydney Beaton, seemed how many years ago?
(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 He had in truth passed from one world to another; out of a world in which it was all joy, into another in which it was all misery.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Since his brother had refused him hospitality; since Violet Forster had spoken such sweet words to him by the summer-house; since he had been thrown by his brother officers out of the room which he had regarded almost as his own--these things, to Sydney Beaton, seemed how many years ago?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was as though the Sydney Beaton that had been belonged to one world and the Sydney Beaton that was to another.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It was as though the Sydney Beaton that had been belonged to one world and the Sydney Beaton that was to another.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Since his brother had refused him hospitality; since Violet Forster had spoken such sweet words to him by the summer-house; since he had been thrown by his brother officers out of the room which he had regarded almost as his own--these things, to Sydney Beaton, seemed how many years ago?
Beaton
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From this reading Since his brother had refused him hospitality; since Violet Forster had spoken such sweet words to him by the summer-house; since he had been thrown by his brother officers out of the room which he had regarded almost as his own--these things, to Sydney Beaton, seemed how many years ago?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Since his brother had refused him hospitality; since Violet Forster had spoken such sweet words to him by the summer-house; since he had been thrown by his brother officers out of the room which he had regarded almost as his own--these things, to Sydney Beaton, seemed how many years ago?
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading It was as though the Sydney Beaton that had been belonged to one world and the Sydney Beaton that was to another.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Since his brother had refused him hospitality; since Violet Forster had spoken such sweet words to him by the summer-house; since he had been thrown by his brother officers out of the room which he had regarded almost as his own--these things, to Sydney Beaton, seemed how many years ago?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Since his brother had refused him hospitality; since Violet Forster had spoken such sweet words to him by the summer-house; since he had been thrown by his brother officers out of the room which he had regarded almost as his own--these things, to Sydney Beaton, seemed how many years ago?
an occurrence of something
From this reading And indeed that was the case.
Forster
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From this reading Since his brother had refused him hospitality; since Violet Forster had spoken such sweet words to him by the summer-house; since he had been thrown by his brother officers out of the room which he had regarded almost as his own--these things, to Sydney Beaton, seemed how many years ago?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had in truth passed from one world to another; out of a world in which it was all joy, into another in which it was all misery.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since his brother had refused him hospitality; since Violet Forster had spoken such sweet words to him by the summer-house; since he had been thrown by his brother officers out of the room which he had regarded almost as his own--these things, to Sydney Beaton, seemed how many years ago?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Since his brother had refused him hospitality; since Violet Forster had spoken such sweet words to him by the summer-house; since he had been thrown by his brother officers out of the room which he had regarded almost as his own--these things, to Sydney Beaton, seemed how many years ago?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Since his brother had refused him hospitality; since Violet Forster had spoken such sweet words to him by the summer-house; since he had been thrown by his brother officers out of the room which he had regarded almost as his own--these things, to Sydney Beaton, seemed how many years ago?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Since his brother had refused him hospitality; since Violet Forster had spoken such sweet words to him by the summer-house; since he had been thrown by his brother officers out of the room which he had regarded almost as his own--these things, to Sydney Beaton, seemed how many years ago?
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading Since his brother had refused him hospitality; since Violet Forster had spoken such sweet words to him by the summer-house; since he had been thrown by his brother officers out of the room which he had regarded almost as his own--these things, to Sydney Beaton, seemed how many years ago?
how
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From this reading Since his brother had refused him hospitality; since Violet Forster had spoken such sweet words to him by the summer-house; since he had been thrown by his brother officers out of the room which he had regarded almost as his own--these things, to Sydney Beaton, seemed how many years ago?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had in truth passed from one world to another; out of a world in which it was all joy, into another in which it was all misery.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading And indeed that was the case.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He had in truth passed from one world to another; out of a world in which it was all joy, into another in which it was all misery.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was as though the Sydney Beaton that had been belonged to one world and the Sydney Beaton that was to another.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading He had in truth passed from one world to another; out of a world in which it was all joy, into another in which it was all misery.
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 Since his brother had refused him hospitality; since Violet Forster had spoken such sweet words to him by the summer-house; since he had been thrown by his brother officers out of the room which he had regarded almost as his own--these things, to Sydney Beaton, seemed how many years ago?
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading He had in truth passed from one world to another; out of a world in which it was all joy, into another in which it was all misery.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Since his brother had refused him hospitality; since Violet Forster had spoken such sweet words to him by the summer-house; since he had been thrown by his brother officers out of the room which he had regarded almost as his own--these things, to Sydney Beaton, seemed how many years ago?
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Since his brother had refused him hospitality; since Violet Forster had spoken such sweet words to him by the summer-house; since he had been thrown by his brother officers out of the room which he had regarded almost as his own--these things, to Sydney Beaton, seemed how many years ago?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was as though the Sydney Beaton that had been belonged to one world and the Sydney Beaton that was to another.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Since his brother had refused him hospitality; since Violet Forster had spoken such sweet words to him by the summer-house; since he had been thrown by his brother officers out of the room which he had regarded almost as his own--these things, to Sydney Beaton, seemed how many years ago?
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Since his brother had refused him hospitality; since Violet Forster had spoken such sweet words to him by the summer-house; since he had been thrown by his brother officers out of the room which he had regarded almost as his own--these things, to Sydney Beaton, seemed how many years ago?
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He had in truth passed from one world to another; out of a world in which it was all joy, into another in which it was all misery.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Since his brother had refused him hospitality; since Violet Forster had spoken such sweet words to him by the summer-house; since he had been thrown by his brother officers out of the room which he had regarded almost as his own--these things, to Sydney Beaton, seemed how many years ago?
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Since his brother had refused him hospitality; since Violet Forster had spoken such sweet words to him by the summer-house; since he had been thrown by his brother officers out of the room which he had regarded almost as his own--these things, to Sydney Beaton, seemed how many years ago?
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Since his brother had refused him hospitality; since Violet Forster had spoken such sweet words to him by the summer-house; since he had been thrown by his brother officers out of the room which he had regarded almost as his own--these things, to Sydney Beaton, seemed how many years ago?
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Since his brother had refused him hospitality; since Violet Forster had spoken such sweet words to him by the summer-house; since he had been thrown by his brother officers out of the room which he had regarded almost as his own--these things, to Sydney Beaton, seemed how many years ago?
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since his brother had refused him hospitality; since Violet Forster had spoken such sweet words to him by the summer-house; since he had been thrown by his brother officers out of the room which he had regarded almost as his own--these things, to Sydney Beaton, seemed how many years ago?
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Since his brother had refused him hospitality; since Violet Forster had spoken such sweet words to him by the summer-house; since he had been thrown by his brother officers out of the room which he had regarded almost as his own--these things, to Sydney Beaton, seemed how many years ago?
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "Stop, Thief!"
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Since his brother had refused him hospitality; since Violet Forster had spoken such sweet words to him by the summer-house; since he had been thrown by his brother officers out of the room which he had regarded almost as his own--these things, to Sydney Beaton, seemed how many years ago?
summer-house
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From this reading Since his brother had refused him hospitality; since Violet Forster had spoken such sweet words to him by the summer-house; since he had been thrown by his brother officers out of the room which he had regarded almost as his own--these things, to Sydney Beaton, seemed how many years ago?
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Since his brother had refused him hospitality; since Violet Forster had spoken such sweet words to him by the summer-house; since he had been thrown by his brother officers out of the room which he had regarded almost as his own--these things, to Sydney Beaton, seemed how many years ago?
SydneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port
From this reading Since his brother had refused him hospitality; since Violet Forster had spoken such sweet words to him by the summer-house; since he had been thrown by his brother officers out of the room which he had regarded almost as his own--these things, to Sydney Beaton, seemed how many years ago?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was as though the Sydney Beaton that had been belonged to one world and the Sydney Beaton that was to another.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Since his brother had refused him hospitality; since Violet Forster had spoken such sweet words to him by the summer-house; since he had been thrown by his brother officers out of the room which he had regarded almost as his own--these things, to Sydney Beaton, seemed how many years ago?
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Since his brother had refused him hospitality; since Violet Forster had spoken such sweet words to him by the summer-house; since he had been thrown by his brother officers out of the room which he had regarded almost as his own--these things, to Sydney Beaton, seemed how many years ago?
ThiefnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading "Stop, Thief!"
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Since his brother had refused him hospitality; since Violet Forster had spoken such sweet words to him by the summer-house; since he had been thrown by his brother officers out of the room which he had regarded almost as his own--these things, to Sydney Beaton, seemed how many years ago?
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was as though the Sydney Beaton that had been belonged to one world and the Sydney Beaton that was to another.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Since his brother had refused him hospitality; since Violet Forster had spoken such sweet words to him by the summer-house; since he had been thrown by his brother officers out of the room which he had regarded almost as his own--these things, to Sydney Beaton, seemed how many years ago?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Since his brother had refused him hospitality; since Violet Forster had spoken such sweet words to him by the summer-house; since he had been thrown by his brother officers out of the room which he had regarded almost as his own--these things, to Sydney Beaton, seemed how many years ago?
a fact that has been verified
From this reading He had in truth passed from one world to another; out of a world in which it was all joy, into another in which it was all misery.
VioletnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading Since his brother had refused him hospitality; since Violet Forster had spoken such sweet words to him by the summer-house; since he had been thrown by his brother officers out of the room which he had regarded almost as his own--these things, to Sydney Beaton, seemed how many years ago?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was as though the Sydney Beaton that had been belonged to one world and the Sydney Beaton that was to another.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Since his brother had refused him hospitality; since Violet Forster had spoken such sweet words to him by the summer-house; since he had been thrown by his brother officers out of the room which he had regarded almost as his own--these things, to Sydney Beaton, seemed how many years ago?
the words that are spoken
From this reading Since his brother had refused him hospitality; since Violet Forster had spoken such sweet words to him by the summer-house; since he had been thrown by his brother officers out of the room which he had regarded almost as his own--these things, to Sydney Beaton, seemed how many years ago?
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It was as though the Sydney Beaton that had been belonged to one world and the Sydney Beaton that was to another.
a late time of life
From this reading Since his brother had refused him hospitality; since Violet Forster had spoken such sweet words to him by the summer-house; since he had been thrown by his brother officers out of the room which he had regarded almost as his own--these things, to Sydney Beaton, seemed how many years ago?
