used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "HOW LIKE A WINTER HATH THY ABSENCE BEEN."
the state of being absent
From this reading "HOW LIKE A WINTER HATH THY ABSENCE BEEN."
admirersnounUS /ədˈmaɪrərz/
plural of “admirer” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading Perhaps, among all Valeria's friends and admirers, Sir George Varney was the only man who had any inkling of the truth, who was keen enough to discover the real cause of that moral decay which in its results was obvious to every one.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He had enjoyed more of Lady Valeria's confidence than anybody else, and he had watched her closely, both before and after her husband's death.
(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 Perhaps, among all Valeria's friends and admirers, Sir George Varney was the only man who had any inkling of the truth, who was keen enough to discover the real cause of that moral decay which in its results was obvious to every one.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Perhaps, among all Valeria's friends and admirers, Sir George Varney was the only man who had any inkling of the truth, who was keen enough to discover the real cause of that moral decay which in its results was obvious to every one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Perhaps, among all Valeria's friends and admirers, Sir George Varney was the only man who had any inkling of the truth, who was keen enough to discover the real cause of that moral decay which in its results was obvious to every one.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Perhaps, among all Valeria's friends and admirers, Sir George Varney was the only man who had any inkling of the truth, who was keen enough to discover the real cause of that moral decay which in its results was obvious to every one.
any person at all
From this reading He had enjoyed more of Lady Valeria's confidence than anybody else, and he had watched her closely, both before and after her husband's death.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had tried to keep him at a distance when they first met at Monaco; she had let him see that her resentment was as strong as ever; but at a race-meeting in the neighbourhood he had contrived to make his peace with her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had tried to keep him at a distance when they first met at Monaco; she had let him see that her resentment was as strong as ever; but at a race-meeting in the neighbourhood he had contrived to make his peace with her.
BEENauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "HOW LIKE A WINTER HATH THY ABSENCE BEEN."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had enjoyed more of Lady Valeria's confidence than anybody else, and he had watched her closely, both before and after her husband's death.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He had enjoyed more of Lady Valeria's confidence than anybody else, and he had watched her closely, both before and after her husband's death.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had tried to keep him at a distance when they first met at Monaco; she had let him see that her resentment was as strong as ever; but at a race-meeting in the neighbourhood he had contrived to make his peace with her.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Perhaps, among all Valeria's friends and admirers, Sir George Varney was the only man who had any inkling of the truth, who was keen enough to discover the real cause of that moral decay which in its results was obvious to every one.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading He had enjoyed more of Lady Valeria's confidence than anybody else, and he had watched her closely, both before and after her husband's death.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading The gambler's common instinct drew them together.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He had enjoyed more of Lady Valeria's confidence than anybody else, and he had watched her closely, both before and after her husband's death.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading She had tried to keep him at a distance when they first met at Monaco; she had let him see that her resentment was as strong as ever; but at a race-meeting in the neighbourhood he had contrived to make his peace with her.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading He had enjoyed more of Lady Valeria's confidence than anybody else, and he had watched her closely, both before and after her husband's death.
decaynounUS /dɪˈkeɪ/
the process of gradually becoming inferior
From this reading Perhaps, among all Valeria's friends and admirers, Sir George Varney was the only man who had any inkling of the truth, who was keen enough to discover the real cause of that moral decay which in its results was obvious to every one.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Perhaps, among all Valeria's friends and admirers, Sir George Varney was the only man who had any inkling of the truth, who was keen enough to discover the real cause of that moral decay which in its results was obvious to every one.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading She had tried to keep him at a distance when they first met at Monaco; she had let him see that her resentment was as strong as ever; but at a race-meeting in the neighbourhood he had contrived to make his peace with her.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The gambler's common instinct drew them together.
else
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From this reading He had enjoyed more of Lady Valeria's confidence than anybody else, and he had watched her closely, both before and after her husband's death.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He had enjoyed more of Lady Valeria's confidence than anybody else, and he had watched her closely, both before and after her husband's death.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Perhaps, among all Valeria's friends and admirers, Sir George Varney was the only man who had any inkling of the truth, who was keen enough to discover the real cause of that moral decay which in its results was obvious to every one.
at any time
From this reading She had tried to keep him at a distance when they first met at Monaco; she had let him see that her resentment was as strong as ever; but at a race-meeting in the neighbourhood he had contrived to make his peace with her.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Perhaps, among all Valeria's friends and admirers, Sir George Varney was the only man who had any inkling of the truth, who was keen enough to discover the real cause of that moral decay which in its results was obvious to every one.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She had tried to keep him at a distance when they first met at Monaco; she had let him see that her resentment was as strong as ever; but at a race-meeting in the neighbourhood he had contrived to make his peace with her.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Perhaps, among all Valeria's friends and admirers, Sir George Varney was the only man who had any inkling of the truth, who was keen enough to discover the real cause of that moral decay which in its results was obvious to every one.
gambler'snounUS /ˈɡæmblərz/
possessive form of “gambler” — a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
From this reading The gambler's common instinct drew them together.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Perhaps, among all Valeria's friends and admirers, Sir George Varney was the only man who had any inkling of the truth, who was keen enough to discover the real cause of that moral decay which in its results was obvious to every one.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Perhaps, among all Valeria's friends and admirers, Sir George Varney was the only man who had any inkling of the truth, who was keen enough to discover the real cause of that moral decay which in its results was obvious to every one.
HATHauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading "HOW LIKE A WINTER HATH THY ABSENCE BEEN."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had enjoyed more of Lady Valeria's confidence than anybody else, and he had watched her closely, both before and after her husband's death.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had enjoyed more of Lady Valeria's confidence than anybody else, and he had watched her closely, both before and after her husband's death.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had tried to keep him at a distance when they first met at Monaco; she had let him see that her resentment was as strong as ever; but at a race-meeting in the neighbourhood he had contrived to make his peace with her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She had tried to keep him at a distance when they first met at Monaco; she had let him see that her resentment was as strong as ever; but at a race-meeting in the neighbourhood he had contrived to make his peace with her.
HOW
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From this reading "HOW LIKE A WINTER HATH THY ABSENCE BEEN."
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading He had enjoyed more of Lady Valeria's confidence than anybody else, and he had watched her closely, both before and after her husband's death.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Perhaps, among all Valeria's friends and admirers, Sir George Varney was the only man who had any inkling of the truth, who was keen enough to discover the real cause of that moral decay which in its results was obvious to every one.
inklingnounUS /ˈɪŋklɪŋ/
a slight suggestion or vague understanding
From this reading Perhaps, among all Valeria's friends and admirers, Sir George Varney was the only man who had any inkling of the truth, who was keen enough to discover the real cause of that moral decay which in its results was obvious to every one.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading The gambler's common instinct drew them together.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps, among all Valeria's friends and admirers, Sir George Varney was the only man who had any inkling of the truth, who was keen enough to discover the real cause of that moral decay which in its results was obvious to every one.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Perhaps, among all Valeria's friends and admirers, Sir George Varney was the only man who had any inkling of the truth, who was keen enough to discover the real cause of that moral decay which in its results was obvious to every one.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading She had tried to keep him at a distance when they first met at Monaco; she had let him see that her resentment was as strong as ever; but at a race-meeting in the neighbourhood he had contrived to make his peace with her.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading He had enjoyed more of Lady Valeria's confidence than anybody else, and he had watched her closely, both before and after her husband's death.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading She had tried to keep him at a distance when they first met at Monaco; she had let him see that her resentment was as strong as ever; but at a race-meeting in the neighbourhood he had contrived to make his peace with her.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "HOW LIKE A WINTER HATH THY ABSENCE BEEN."
engage in
From this reading She had tried to keep him at a distance when they first met at Monaco; she had let him see that her resentment was as strong as ever; but at a race-meeting in the neighbourhood he had contrived to make his peace with her.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Perhaps, among all Valeria's friends and admirers, Sir George Varney was the only man who had any inkling of the truth, who was keen enough to discover the real cause of that moral decay which in its results was obvious to every one.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading She had tried to keep him at a distance when they first met at Monaco; she had let him see that her resentment was as strong as ever; but at a race-meeting in the neighbourhood he had contrived to make his peace with her.
MonaconounUS /ˈmɑːnəkoʊ/
a constitutional monarchy in a tiny enclave on the French Riviera
From this reading She had tried to keep him at a distance when they first met at Monaco; she had let him see that her resentment was as strong as ever; but at a race-meeting in the neighbourhood he had contrived to make his peace with her.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading Perhaps, among all Valeria's friends and admirers, Sir George Varney was the only man who had any inkling of the truth, who was keen enough to discover the real cause of that moral decay which in its results was obvious to every one.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had enjoyed more of Lady Valeria's confidence than anybody else, and he had watched her closely, both before and after her husband's death.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading She had tried to keep him at a distance when they first met at Monaco; she had let him see that her resentment was as strong as ever; but at a race-meeting in the neighbourhood he had contrived to make his peace with her.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading Perhaps, among all Valeria's friends and admirers, Sir George Varney was the only man who had any inkling of the truth, who was keen enough to discover the real cause of that moral decay which in its results was obvious to every one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Perhaps, among all Valeria's friends and admirers, Sir George Varney was the only man who had any inkling of the truth, who was keen enough to discover the real cause of that moral decay which in its results was obvious to every one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Perhaps, among all Valeria's friends and admirers, Sir George Varney was the only man who had any inkling of the truth, who was keen enough to discover the real cause of that moral decay which in its results was obvious to every one.
and nothing more
From this reading Perhaps, among all Valeria's friends and admirers, Sir George Varney was the only man who had any inkling of the truth, who was keen enough to discover the real cause of that moral decay which in its results was obvious to every one.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading She had tried to keep him at a distance when they first met at Monaco; she had let him see that her resentment was as strong as ever; but at a race-meeting in the neighbourhood he had contrived to make his peace with her.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps, among all Valeria's friends and admirers, Sir George Varney was the only man who had any inkling of the truth, who was keen enough to discover the real cause of that moral decay which in its results was obvious to every one.
race-meeting
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From this reading She had tried to keep him at a distance when they first met at Monaco; she had let him see that her resentment was as strong as ever; but at a race-meeting in the neighbourhood he had contrived to make his peace with her.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Perhaps, among all Valeria's friends and admirers, Sir George Varney was the only man who had any inkling of the truth, who was keen enough to discover the real cause of that moral decay which in its results was obvious to every one.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading She had tried to keep him at a distance when they first met at Monaco; she had let him see that her resentment was as strong as ever; but at a race-meeting in the neighbourhood he had contrived to make his peace with her.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Perhaps, among all Valeria's friends and admirers, Sir George Varney was the only man who had any inkling of the truth, who was keen enough to discover the real cause of that moral decay which in its results was obvious to every one.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She had tried to keep him at a distance when they first met at Monaco; she had let him see that her resentment was as strong as ever; but at a race-meeting in the neighbourhood he had contrived to make his peace with her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had tried to keep him at a distance when they first met at Monaco; she had let him see that her resentment was as strong as ever; but at a race-meeting in the neighbourhood he had contrived to make his peace with her.
term of address for a man
From this reading Perhaps, among all Valeria's friends and admirers, Sir George Varney was the only man who had any inkling of the truth, who was keen enough to discover the real cause of that moral decay which in its results was obvious to every one.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading She had tried to keep him at a distance when they first met at Monaco; she had let him see that her resentment was as strong as ever; but at a race-meeting in the neighbourhood he had contrived to make his peace with her.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had enjoyed more of Lady Valeria's confidence than anybody else, and he had watched her closely, both before and after her husband's death.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Perhaps, among all Valeria's friends and admirers, Sir George Varney was the only man who had any inkling of the truth, who was keen enough to discover the real cause of that moral decay which in its results was obvious to every one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Perhaps, among all Valeria's friends and admirers, Sir George Varney was the only man who had any inkling of the truth, who was keen enough to discover the real cause of that moral decay which in its results was obvious to every one.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The gambler's common instinct drew them together.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had tried to keep him at a distance when they first met at Monaco; she had let him see that her resentment was as strong as ever; but at a race-meeting in the neighbourhood he had contrived to make his peace with her.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading "HOW LIKE A WINTER HATH THY ABSENCE BEEN."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Perhaps, among all Valeria's friends and admirers, Sir George Varney was the only man who had any inkling of the truth, who was keen enough to discover the real cause of that moral decay which in its results was obvious to every one.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The gambler's common instinct drew them together.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading She had tried to keep him at a distance when they first met at Monaco; she had let him see that her resentment was as strong as ever; but at a race-meeting in the neighbourhood he had contrived to make his peace with her.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Perhaps, among all Valeria's friends and admirers, Sir George Varney was the only man who had any inkling of the truth, who was keen enough to discover the real cause of that moral decay which in its results was obvious to every one.
Valeria's
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From this reading Perhaps, among all Valeria's friends and admirers, Sir George Varney was the only man who had any inkling of the truth, who was keen enough to discover the real cause of that moral decay which in its results was obvious to every one.
Varney
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From this reading Perhaps, among all Valeria's friends and admirers, Sir George Varney was the only man who had any inkling of the truth, who was keen enough to discover the real cause of that moral decay which in its results was obvious to every one.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps, among all Valeria's friends and admirers, Sir George Varney was the only man who had any inkling of the truth, who was keen enough to discover the real cause of that moral decay which in its results was obvious to every one.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading He had enjoyed more of Lady Valeria's confidence than anybody else, and he had watched her closely, both before and after her husband's death.
at the time that
From this reading She had tried to keep him at a distance when they first met at Monaco; she had let him see that her resentment was as strong as ever; but at a race-meeting in the neighbourhood he had contrived to make his peace with her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Perhaps, among all Valeria's friends and admirers, Sir George Varney was the only man who had any inkling of the truth, who was keen enough to discover the real cause of that moral decay which in its results was obvious to every one.
which person or people
From this reading Perhaps, among all Valeria's friends and admirers, Sir George Varney was the only man who had any inkling of the truth, who was keen enough to discover the real cause of that moral decay which in its results was obvious to every one.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading "HOW LIKE A WINTER HATH THY ABSENCE BEEN."
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had tried to keep him at a distance when they first met at Monaco; she had let him see that her resentment was as strong as ever; but at a race-meeting in the neighbourhood he had contrived to make his peace with her.
