used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I doubt that I have ever been in love with any one, or with anything save life as a whole.
Alice
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From this reading BUT if I was wrought up by the varying aspects of the city, I was equally wrought up by the delights of love, which came for the first time fully with the arrival of Alice.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Twice or thrice I have developed stirring passions but always there was a voice or thought within which seemed to say over and over, like a bell at sea: “What does it matter?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Twice or thrice I have developed stirring passions but always there was a voice or thought within which seemed to say over and over, like a bell at sea: “What does it matter?
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I doubt that I have ever been in love with any one, or with anything save life as a whole.
any thing at all
From this reading I doubt that I have ever been in love with any one, or with anything save life as a whole.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading BUT if I was wrought up by the varying aspects of the city, I was equally wrought up by the delights of love, which came for the first time fully with the arrival of Alice.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No, as I understand myself now.
aspectsnounUS /ˈæspekts/
plural of “aspect” — a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading BUT if I was wrought up by the varying aspects of the city, I was equally wrought up by the delights of love, which came for the first time fully with the arrival of Alice.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Twice or thrice I have developed stirring passions but always there was a voice or thought within which seemed to say over and over, like a bell at sea: “What does it matter?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I doubt that I have ever been in love with any one, or with anything save life as a whole.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Twice or thrice I have developed stirring passions but always there was a voice or thought within which seemed to say over and over, like a bell at sea: “What does it matter?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading BUT if I was wrought up by the varying aspects of the city, I was equally wrought up by the delights of love, which came for the first time fully with the arrival of Alice.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BUT if I was wrought up by the varying aspects of the city, I was equally wrought up by the delights of love, which came for the first time fully with the arrival of Alice.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading BUT if I was wrought up by the varying aspects of the city, I was equally wrought up by the delights of love, which came for the first time fully with the arrival of Alice.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading BUT if I was wrought up by the varying aspects of the city, I was equally wrought up by the delights of love, which came for the first time fully with the arrival of Alice.
delightsnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading BUT if I was wrought up by the varying aspects of the city, I was equally wrought up by the delights of love, which came for the first time fully with the arrival of Alice.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading Twice or thrice I have developed stirring passions but always there was a voice or thought within which seemed to say over and over, like a bell at sea: “What does it matter?
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Twice or thrice I have developed stirring passions but always there was a voice or thought within which seemed to say over and over, like a bell at sea: “What does it matter?
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading I doubt that I have ever been in love with any one, or with anything save life as a whole.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading BUT if I was wrought up by the varying aspects of the city, I was equally wrought up by the delights of love, which came for the first time fully with the arrival of Alice.
at any time
From this reading I doubt that I have ever been in love with any one, or with anything save life as a whole.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading BUT if I was wrought up by the varying aspects of the city, I was equally wrought up by the delights of love, which came for the first time fully with the arrival of Alice.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BUT if I was wrought up by the varying aspects of the city, I was equally wrought up by the delights of love, which came for the first time fully with the arrival of Alice.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading BUT if I was wrought up by the varying aspects of the city, I was equally wrought up by the delights of love, which came for the first time fully with the arrival of Alice.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I doubt that I have ever been in love with any one, or with anything save life as a whole.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Was I in love with her?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading BUT if I was wrought up by the varying aspects of the city, I was equally wrought up by the delights of love, which came for the first time fully with the arrival of Alice.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading BUT if I was wrought up by the varying aspects of the city, I was equally wrought up by the delights of love, which came for the first time fully with the arrival of Alice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Was I in love with her?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Twice or thrice I have developed stirring passions but always there was a voice or thought within which seemed to say over and over, like a bell at sea: “What does it matter?
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I doubt that I have ever been in love with any one, or with anything save life as a whole.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Twice or thrice I have developed stirring passions but always there was a voice or thought within which seemed to say over and over, like a bell at sea: “What does it matter?
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading BUT if I was wrought up by the varying aspects of the city, I was equally wrought up by the delights of love, which came for the first time fully with the arrival of Alice.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Twice or thrice I have developed stirring passions but always there was a voice or thought within which seemed to say over and over, like a bell at sea: “What does it matter?
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading No, as I understand myself now.
not any; not one
From this reading No, as I understand myself now.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading No, as I understand myself now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BUT if I was wrought up by the varying aspects of the city, I was equally wrought up by the delights of love, which came for the first time fully with the arrival of Alice.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I doubt that I have ever been in love with any one, or with anything save life as a whole.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I doubt that I have ever been in love with any one, or with anything save life as a whole.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Twice or thrice I have developed stirring passions but always there was a voice or thought within which seemed to say over and over, like a bell at sea: “What does it matter?
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Twice or thrice I have developed stirring passions but always there was a voice or thought within which seemed to say over and over, like a bell at sea: “What does it matter?
except for; apart from
From this reading I doubt that I have ever been in love with any one, or with anything save life as a whole.
express in words
From this reading Twice or thrice I have developed stirring passions but always there was a voice or thought within which seemed to say over and over, like a bell at sea: “What does it matter?
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Twice or thrice I have developed stirring passions but always there was a voice or thought within which seemed to say over and over, like a bell at sea: “What does it matter?
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Twice or thrice I have developed stirring passions but always there was a voice or thought within which seemed to say over and over, like a bell at sea: “What does it matter?
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading Twice or thrice I have developed stirring passions but always there was a voice or thought within which seemed to say over and over, like a bell at sea: “What does it matter?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I doubt that I have ever been in love with any one, or with anything save life as a whole.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BUT if I was wrought up by the varying aspects of the city, I was equally wrought up by the delights of love, which came for the first time fully with the arrival of Alice.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Twice or thrice I have developed stirring passions but always there was a voice or thought within which seemed to say over and over, like a bell at sea: “What does it matter?
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Twice or thrice I have developed stirring passions but always there was a voice or thought within which seemed to say over and over, like a bell at sea: “What does it matter?
thriceadverbUS /θraɪs/
three times
From this reading Twice or thrice I have developed stirring passions but always there was a voice or thought within which seemed to say over and over, like a bell at sea: “What does it matter?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading BUT if I was wrought up by the varying aspects of the city, I was equally wrought up by the delights of love, which came for the first time fully with the arrival of Alice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Twice or thrice I have developed stirring passions but always there was a voice or thought within which seemed to say over and over, like a bell at sea: “What does it matter?
two times
From this reading Twice or thrice I have developed stirring passions but always there was a voice or thought within which seemed to say over and over, like a bell at sea: “What does it matter?
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading No, as I understand myself now.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading BUT if I was wrought up by the varying aspects of the city, I was equally wrought up by the delights of love, which came for the first time fully with the arrival of Alice.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading BUT if I was wrought up by the varying aspects of the city, I was equally wrought up by the delights of love, which came for the first time fully with the arrival of Alice.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Twice or thrice I have developed stirring passions but always there was a voice or thought within which seemed to say over and over, like a bell at sea: “What does it matter?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BUT if I was wrought up by the varying aspects of the city, I was equally wrought up by the delights of love, which came for the first time fully with the arrival of Alice.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Twice or thrice I have developed stirring passions but always there was a voice or thought within which seemed to say over and over, like a bell at sea: “What does it matter?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading BUT if I was wrought up by the varying aspects of the city, I was equally wrought up by the delights of love, which came for the first time fully with the arrival of Alice.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading I doubt that I have ever been in love with any one, or with anything save life as a whole.
in the company of; together with
From this reading BUT if I was wrought up by the varying aspects of the city, I was equally wrought up by the delights of love, which came for the first time fully with the arrival of Alice.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Twice or thrice I have developed stirring passions but always there was a voice or thought within which seemed to say over and over, like a bell at sea: “What does it matter?
wroughtadjectiveUS /rɔːt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading BUT if I was wrought up by the varying aspects of the city, I was equally wrought up by the delights of love, which came for the first time fully with the arrival of Alice.
