used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The murmuring waves broke against the rocks, when I seated myself with a dull sense of pain and an inclination to give myself up to all the dreams and chimeras of an imagination heated by the after effects of the champagne.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The murmuring waves broke against the rocks, when I seated myself with a dull sense of pain and an inclination to give myself up to all the dreams and chimeras of an imagination heated by the after effects of the champagne.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The murmuring waves broke against the rocks, when I seated myself with a dull sense of pain and an inclination to give myself up to all the dreams and chimeras of an imagination heated by the after effects of the champagne.
(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 The murmuring waves broke against the rocks, when I seated myself with a dull sense of pain and an inclination to give myself up to all the dreams and chimeras of an imagination heated by the after effects of the champagne.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The murmuring waves broke against the rocks, when I seated myself with a dull sense of pain and an inclination to give myself up to all the dreams and chimeras of an imagination heated by the after effects of the champagne.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The moon had risen red and angry, but was resuming her serene appearance as she mounted into the sky.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading The moon had risen red and angry, but was resuming her serene appearance as she mounted into the sky.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The moon had risen red and angry, but was resuming her serene appearance as she mounted into the sky.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading The soft ripple of the placid estuary, the tremulous glimmer of the moon on the water, and the mysterious effusiveness inspired by nature, predisposed me to the following monologue: “If she and I had been married to-day, I would get rid of these troublesome people, and would lead her here on my arm; I would sit close to her on this very rock, which seems made on purpose for an experience like that, which one never could forget.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The moon had risen red and angry, but was resuming her serene appearance as she mounted into the sky.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I do not know whether the desire to get away from Tejo or to seek greater solitude, induced me to stroll toward the beach.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading I do not know whether the desire to get away from Tejo or to seek greater solitude, induced me to stroll toward the beach.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The soft ripple of the placid estuary, the tremulous glimmer of the moon on the water, and the mysterious effusiveness inspired by nature, predisposed me to the following monologue: “If she and I had been married to-day, I would get rid of these troublesome people, and would lead her here on my arm; I would sit close to her on this very rock, which seems made on purpose for an experience like that, which one never could forget.
lacking funds
From this reading The murmuring waves broke against the rocks, when I seated myself with a dull sense of pain and an inclination to give myself up to all the dreams and chimeras of an imagination heated by the after effects of the champagne.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The moon had risen red and angry, but was resuming her serene appearance as she mounted into the sky.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The murmuring waves broke against the rocks, when I seated myself with a dull sense of pain and an inclination to give myself up to all the dreams and chimeras of an imagination heated by the after effects of the champagne.
champagnenounUS /ʃæmˈpeɪn/
a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there
From this reading The murmuring waves broke against the rocks, when I seated myself with a dull sense of pain and an inclination to give myself up to all the dreams and chimeras of an imagination heated by the after effects of the champagne.
chimeras
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From this reading The murmuring waves broke against the rocks, when I seated myself with a dull sense of pain and an inclination to give myself up to all the dreams and chimeras of an imagination heated by the after effects of the champagne.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The soft ripple of the placid estuary, the tremulous glimmer of the moon on the water, and the mysterious effusiveness inspired by nature, predisposed me to the following monologue: “If she and I had been married to-day, I would get rid of these troublesome people, and would lead her here on my arm; I would sit close to her on this very rock, which seems made on purpose for an experience like that, which one never could forget.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The soft ripple of the placid estuary, the tremulous glimmer of the moon on the water, and the mysterious effusiveness inspired by nature, predisposed me to the following monologue: “If she and I had been married to-day, I would get rid of these troublesome people, and would lead her here on my arm; I would sit close to her on this very rock, which seems made on purpose for an experience like that, which one never could forget.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading I do not know whether the desire to get away from Tejo or to seek greater solitude, induced me to stroll toward the beach.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not know whether the desire to get away from Tejo or to seek greater solitude, induced me to stroll toward the beach.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading The murmuring waves broke against the rocks, when I seated myself with a dull sense of pain and an inclination to give myself up to all the dreams and chimeras of an imagination heated by the after effects of the champagne.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading The murmuring waves broke against the rocks, when I seated myself with a dull sense of pain and an inclination to give myself up to all the dreams and chimeras of an imagination heated by the after effects of the champagne.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading The murmuring waves broke against the rocks, when I seated myself with a dull sense of pain and an inclination to give myself up to all the dreams and chimeras of an imagination heated by the after effects of the champagne.
effusivenessnoun
a friendly open trait of a talkative person
From this reading The soft ripple of the placid estuary, the tremulous glimmer of the moon on the water, and the mysterious effusiveness inspired by nature, predisposed me to the following monologue: “If she and I had been married to-day, I would get rid of these troublesome people, and would lead her here on my arm; I would sit close to her on this very rock, which seems made on purpose for an experience like that, which one never could forget.
estuarynounUS /ˈestʃuːeri/
the wide part of a river where it nears the sea; fresh and salt water mix
From this reading The soft ripple of the placid estuary, the tremulous glimmer of the moon on the water, and the mysterious effusiveness inspired by nature, predisposed me to the following monologue: “If she and I had been married to-day, I would get rid of these troublesome people, and would lead her here on my arm; I would sit close to her on this very rock, which seems made on purpose for an experience like that, which one never could forget.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading The soft ripple of the placid estuary, the tremulous glimmer of the moon on the water, and the mysterious effusiveness inspired by nature, predisposed me to the following monologue: “If she and I had been married to-day, I would get rid of these troublesome people, and would lead her here on my arm; I would sit close to her on this very rock, which seems made on purpose for an experience like that, which one never could forget.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Night had fallen.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The soft ripple of the placid estuary, the tremulous glimmer of the moon on the water, and the mysterious effusiveness inspired by nature, predisposed me to the following monologue: “If she and I had been married to-day, I would get rid of these troublesome people, and would lead her here on my arm; I would sit close to her on this very rock, which seems made on purpose for an experience like that, which one never could forget.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The soft ripple of the placid estuary, the tremulous glimmer of the moon on the water, and the mysterious effusiveness inspired by nature, predisposed me to the following monologue: “If she and I had been married to-day, I would get rid of these troublesome people, and would lead her here on my arm; I would sit close to her on this very rock, which seems made on purpose for an experience like that, which one never could forget.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading The soft ripple of the placid estuary, the tremulous glimmer of the moon on the water, and the mysterious effusiveness inspired by nature, predisposed me to the following monologue: “If she and I had been married to-day, I would get rid of these troublesome people, and would lead her here on my arm; I would sit close to her on this very rock, which seems made on purpose for an experience like that, which one never could forget.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I do not know whether the desire to get away from Tejo or to seek greater solitude, induced me to stroll toward the beach.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I do not know whether the desire to get away from Tejo or to seek greater solitude, induced me to stroll toward the beach.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The murmuring waves broke against the rocks, when I seated myself with a dull sense of pain and an inclination to give myself up to all the dreams and chimeras of an imagination heated by the after effects of the champagne.
glimmernounUS /ˈɡlɪmər/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading The soft ripple of the placid estuary, the tremulous glimmer of the moon on the water, and the mysterious effusiveness inspired by nature, predisposed me to the following monologue: “If she and I had been married to-day, I would get rid of these troublesome people, and would lead her here on my arm; I would sit close to her on this very rock, which seems made on purpose for an experience like that, which one never could forget.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading I do not know whether the desire to get away from Tejo or to seek greater solitude, induced me to stroll toward the beach.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Night had fallen.
heatedadjectiveUS /ˈhiːtəd/
made warm or hot (“het” is a dialectal variant of “heated”)
From this reading The murmuring waves broke against the rocks, when I seated myself with a dull sense of pain and an inclination to give myself up to all the dreams and chimeras of an imagination heated by the after effects of the champagne.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The moon had risen red and angry, but was resuming her serene appearance as she mounted into the sky.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The soft ripple of the placid estuary, the tremulous glimmer of the moon on the water, and the mysterious effusiveness inspired by nature, predisposed me to the following monologue: “If she and I had been married to-day, I would get rid of these troublesome people, and would lead her here on my arm; I would sit close to her on this very rock, which seems made on purpose for an experience like that, which one never could forget.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I do not know whether the desire to get away from Tejo or to seek greater solitude, induced me to stroll toward the beach.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The soft ripple of the placid estuary, the tremulous glimmer of the moon on the water, and the mysterious effusiveness inspired by nature, predisposed me to the following monologue: “If she and I had been married to-day, I would get rid of these troublesome people, and would lead her here on my arm; I would sit close to her on this very rock, which seems made on purpose for an experience like that, which one never could forget.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading The murmuring waves broke against the rocks, when I seated myself with a dull sense of pain and an inclination to give myself up to all the dreams and chimeras of an imagination heated by the after effects of the champagne.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading The murmuring waves broke against the rocks, when I seated myself with a dull sense of pain and an inclination to give myself up to all the dreams and chimeras of an imagination heated by the after effects of the champagne.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading I do not know whether the desire to get away from Tejo or to seek greater solitude, induced me to stroll toward the beach.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading The soft ripple of the placid estuary, the tremulous glimmer of the moon on the water, and the mysterious effusiveness inspired by nature, predisposed me to the following monologue: “If she and I had been married to-day, I would get rid of these troublesome people, and would lead her here on my arm; I would sit close to her on this very rock, which seems made on purpose for an experience like that, which one never could forget.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The moon had risen red and angry, but was resuming her serene appearance as she mounted into the sky.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I do not know whether the desire to get away from Tejo or to seek greater solitude, induced me to stroll toward the beach.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading The soft ripple of the placid estuary, the tremulous glimmer of the moon on the water, and the mysterious effusiveness inspired by nature, predisposed me to the following monologue: “If she and I had been married to-day, I would get rid of these troublesome people, and would lead her here on my arm; I would sit close to her on this very rock, which seems made on purpose for an experience like that, which one never could forget.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The soft ripple of the placid estuary, the tremulous glimmer of the moon on the water, and the mysterious effusiveness inspired by nature, predisposed me to the following monologue: “If she and I had been married to-day, I would get rid of these troublesome people, and would lead her here on my arm; I would sit close to her on this very rock, which seems made on purpose for an experience like that, which one never could forget.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The soft ripple of the placid estuary, the tremulous glimmer of the moon on the water, and the mysterious effusiveness inspired by nature, predisposed me to the following monologue: “If she and I had been married to-day, I would get rid of these troublesome people, and would lead her here on my arm; I would sit close to her on this very rock, which seems made on purpose for an experience like that, which one never could forget.
joined in matrimony
From this reading The soft ripple of the placid estuary, the tremulous glimmer of the moon on the water, and the mysterious effusiveness inspired by nature, predisposed me to the following monologue: “If she and I had been married to-day, I would get rid of these troublesome people, and would lead her here on my arm; I would sit close to her on this very rock, which seems made on purpose for an experience like that, which one never could forget.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I do not know whether the desire to get away from Tejo or to seek greater solitude, induced me to stroll toward the beach.
monologuenounUS /ˈmɑːnəlɔːɡ/
speech you make to yourself
From this reading The soft ripple of the placid estuary, the tremulous glimmer of the moon on the water, and the mysterious effusiveness inspired by nature, predisposed me to the following monologue: “If she and I had been married to-day, I would get rid of these troublesome people, and would lead her here on my arm; I would sit close to her on this very rock, which seems made on purpose for an experience like that, which one never could forget.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The moon had risen red and angry, but was resuming her serene appearance as she mounted into the sky.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading The moon had risen red and angry, but was resuming her serene appearance as she mounted into the sky.
murmuringnounUS /ˈmɜːrmərɪŋ/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading The murmuring waves broke against the rocks, when I seated myself with a dull sense of pain and an inclination to give myself up to all the dreams and chimeras of an imagination heated by the after effects of the champagne.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The soft ripple of the placid estuary, the tremulous glimmer of the moon on the water, and the mysterious effusiveness inspired by nature, predisposed me to the following monologue: “If she and I had been married to-day, I would get rid of these troublesome people, and would lead her here on my arm; I would sit close to her on this very rock, which seems made on purpose for an experience like that, which one never could forget.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading The murmuring waves broke against the rocks, when I seated myself with a dull sense of pain and an inclination to give myself up to all the dreams and chimeras of an imagination heated by the after effects of the champagne.
of an obscure nature
From this reading The soft ripple of the placid estuary, the tremulous glimmer of the moon on the water, and the mysterious effusiveness inspired by nature, predisposed me to the following monologue: “If she and I had been married to-day, I would get rid of these troublesome people, and would lead her here on my arm; I would sit close to her on this very rock, which seems made on purpose for an experience like that, which one never could forget.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The soft ripple of the placid estuary, the tremulous glimmer of the moon on the water, and the mysterious effusiveness inspired by nature, predisposed me to the following monologue: “If she and I had been married to-day, I would get rid of these troublesome people, and would lead her here on my arm; I would sit close to her on this very rock, which seems made on purpose for an experience like that, which one never could forget.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The soft ripple of the placid estuary, the tremulous glimmer of the moon on the water, and the mysterious effusiveness inspired by nature, predisposed me to the following monologue: “If she and I had been married to-day, I would get rid of these troublesome people, and would lead her here on my arm; I would sit close to her on this very rock, which seems made on purpose for an experience like that, which one never could forget.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Night had fallen.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not know whether the desire to get away from Tejo or to seek greater solitude, induced me to stroll toward the beach.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The murmuring waves broke against the rocks, when I seated myself with a dull sense of pain and an inclination to give myself up to all the dreams and chimeras of an imagination heated by the after effects of the champagne.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The soft ripple of the placid estuary, the tremulous glimmer of the moon on the water, and the mysterious effusiveness inspired by nature, predisposed me to the following monologue: “If she and I had been married to-day, I would get rid of these troublesome people, and would lead her here on my arm; I would sit close to her on this very rock, which seems made on purpose for an experience like that, which one never could forget.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The soft ripple of the placid estuary, the tremulous glimmer of the moon on the water, and the mysterious effusiveness inspired by nature, predisposed me to the following monologue: “If she and I had been married to-day, I would get rid of these troublesome people, and would lead her here on my arm; I would sit close to her on this very rock, which seems made on purpose for an experience like that, which one never could forget.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I do not know whether the desire to get away from Tejo or to seek greater solitude, induced me to stroll toward the beach.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading The murmuring waves broke against the rocks, when I seated myself with a dull sense of pain and an inclination to give myself up to all the dreams and chimeras of an imagination heated by the after effects of the champagne.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The soft ripple of the placid estuary, the tremulous glimmer of the moon on the water, and the mysterious effusiveness inspired by nature, predisposed me to the following monologue: “If she and I had been married to-day, I would get rid of these troublesome people, and would lead her here on my arm; I would sit close to her on this very rock, which seems made on purpose for an experience like that, which one never could forget.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading The soft ripple of the placid estuary, the tremulous glimmer of the moon on the water, and the mysterious effusiveness inspired by nature, predisposed me to the following monologue: “If she and I had been married to-day, I would get rid of these troublesome people, and would lead her here on my arm; I would sit close to her on this very rock, which seems made on purpose for an experience like that, which one never could forget.
predisposedadjectiveUS /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊzd/
made susceptible
From this reading The soft ripple of the placid estuary, the tremulous glimmer of the moon on the water, and the mysterious effusiveness inspired by nature, predisposed me to the following monologue: “If she and I had been married to-day, I would get rid of these troublesome people, and would lead her here on my arm; I would sit close to her on this very rock, which seems made on purpose for an experience like that, which one never could forget.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The soft ripple of the placid estuary, the tremulous glimmer of the moon on the water, and the mysterious effusiveness inspired by nature, predisposed me to the following monologue: “If she and I had been married to-day, I would get rid of these troublesome people, and would lead her here on my arm; I would sit close to her on this very rock, which seems made on purpose for an experience like that, which one never could forget.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The moon had risen red and angry, but was resuming her serene appearance as she mounted into the sky.
resumingverbUS /rɪˈzuːmɪŋ/
-ing form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading The moon had risen red and angry, but was resuming her serene appearance as she mounted into the sky.
relieve from
From this reading The soft ripple of the placid estuary, the tremulous glimmer of the moon on the water, and the mysterious effusiveness inspired by nature, predisposed me to the following monologue: “If she and I had been married to-day, I would get rid of these troublesome people, and would lead her here on my arm; I would sit close to her on this very rock, which seems made on purpose for an experience like that, which one never could forget.
ripplenounUS /ˈrɪpəl/
a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading The soft ripple of the placid estuary, the tremulous glimmer of the moon on the water, and the mysterious effusiveness inspired by nature, predisposed me to the following monologue: “If she and I had been married to-day, I would get rid of these troublesome people, and would lead her here on my arm; I would sit close to her on this very rock, which seems made on purpose for an experience like that, which one never could forget.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading The moon had risen red and angry, but was resuming her serene appearance as she mounted into the sky.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The soft ripple of the placid estuary, the tremulous glimmer of the moon on the water, and the mysterious effusiveness inspired by nature, predisposed me to the following monologue: “If she and I had been married to-day, I would get rid of these troublesome people, and would lead her here on my arm; I would sit close to her on this very rock, which seems made on purpose for an experience like that, which one never could forget.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The murmuring waves broke against the rocks, when I seated myself with a dull sense of pain and an inclination to give myself up to all the dreams and chimeras of an imagination heated by the after effects of the champagne.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading The murmuring waves broke against the rocks, when I seated myself with a dull sense of pain and an inclination to give myself up to all the dreams and chimeras of an imagination heated by the after effects of the champagne.
try to get or reach
From this reading I do not know whether the desire to get away from Tejo or to seek greater solitude, induced me to stroll toward the beach.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The soft ripple of the placid estuary, the tremulous glimmer of the moon on the water, and the mysterious effusiveness inspired by nature, predisposed me to the following monologue: “If she and I had been married to-day, I would get rid of these troublesome people, and would lead her here on my arm; I would sit close to her on this very rock, which seems made on purpose for an experience like that, which one never could forget.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The murmuring waves broke against the rocks, when I seated myself with a dull sense of pain and an inclination to give myself up to all the dreams and chimeras of an imagination heated by the after effects of the champagne.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading The moon had risen red and angry, but was resuming her serene appearance as she mounted into the sky.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The moon had risen red and angry, but was resuming her serene appearance as she mounted into the sky.
be seated
From this reading The soft ripple of the placid estuary, the tremulous glimmer of the moon on the water, and the mysterious effusiveness inspired by nature, predisposed me to the following monologue: “If she and I had been married to-day, I would get rid of these troublesome people, and would lead her here on my arm; I would sit close to her on this very rock, which seems made on purpose for an experience like that, which one never could forget.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The moon had risen red and angry, but was resuming her serene appearance as she mounted into the sky.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The soft ripple of the placid estuary, the tremulous glimmer of the moon on the water, and the mysterious effusiveness inspired by nature, predisposed me to the following monologue: “If she and I had been married to-day, I would get rid of these troublesome people, and would lead her here on my arm; I would sit close to her on this very rock, which seems made on purpose for an experience like that, which one never could forget.
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading I do not know whether the desire to get away from Tejo or to seek greater solitude, induced me to stroll toward the beach.
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading I do not know whether the desire to get away from Tejo or to seek greater solitude, induced me to stroll toward the beach.
Tejo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I do not know whether the desire to get away from Tejo or to seek greater solitude, induced me to stroll toward the beach.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The soft ripple of the placid estuary, the tremulous glimmer of the moon on the water, and the mysterious effusiveness inspired by nature, predisposed me to the following monologue: “If she and I had been married to-day, I would get rid of these troublesome people, and would lead her here on my arm; I would sit close to her on this very rock, which seems made on purpose for an experience like that, which one never could forget.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I do not know whether the desire to get away from Tejo or to seek greater solitude, induced me to stroll toward the beach.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The soft ripple of the placid estuary, the tremulous glimmer of the moon on the water, and the mysterious effusiveness inspired by nature, predisposed me to the following monologue: “If she and I had been married to-day, I would get rid of these troublesome people, and would lead her here on my arm; I would sit close to her on this very rock, which seems made on purpose for an experience like that, which one never could forget.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The soft ripple of the placid estuary, the tremulous glimmer of the moon on the water, and the mysterious effusiveness inspired by nature, predisposed me to the following monologue: “If she and I had been married to-day, I would get rid of these troublesome people, and would lead her here on my arm; I would sit close to her on this very rock, which seems made on purpose for an experience like that, which one never could forget.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I do not know whether the desire to get away from Tejo or to seek greater solitude, induced me to stroll toward the beach.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The soft ripple of the placid estuary, the tremulous glimmer of the moon on the water, and the mysterious effusiveness inspired by nature, predisposed me to the following monologue: “If she and I had been married to-day, I would get rid of these troublesome people, and would lead her here on my arm; I would sit close to her on this very rock, which seems made on purpose for an experience like that, which one never could forget.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading I do not know whether the desire to get away from Tejo or to seek greater solitude, induced me to stroll toward the beach.
tremulousadjectiveUS /ˈtremjələs/
(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
From this reading The soft ripple of the placid estuary, the tremulous glimmer of the moon on the water, and the mysterious effusiveness inspired by nature, predisposed me to the following monologue: “If she and I had been married to-day, I would get rid of these troublesome people, and would lead her here on my arm; I would sit close to her on this very rock, which seems made on purpose for an experience like that, which one never could forget.
troublesomeadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/
causing difficulty or annoyance
From this reading The soft ripple of the placid estuary, the tremulous glimmer of the moon on the water, and the mysterious effusiveness inspired by nature, predisposed me to the following monologue: “If she and I had been married to-day, I would get rid of these troublesome people, and would lead her here on my arm; I would sit close to her on this very rock, which seems made on purpose for an experience like that, which one never could forget.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The murmuring waves broke against the rocks, when I seated myself with a dull sense of pain and an inclination to give myself up to all the dreams and chimeras of an imagination heated by the after effects of the champagne.
precisely as stated
From this reading The soft ripple of the placid estuary, the tremulous glimmer of the moon on the water, and the mysterious effusiveness inspired by nature, predisposed me to the following monologue: “If she and I had been married to-day, I would get rid of these troublesome people, and would lead her here on my arm; I would sit close to her on this very rock, which seems made on purpose for an experience like that, which one never could forget.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The moon had risen red and angry, but was resuming her serene appearance as she mounted into the sky.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The soft ripple of the placid estuary, the tremulous glimmer of the moon on the water, and the mysterious effusiveness inspired by nature, predisposed me to the following monologue: “If she and I had been married to-day, I would get rid of these troublesome people, and would lead her here on my arm; I would sit close to her on this very rock, which seems made on purpose for an experience like that, which one never could forget.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading The murmuring waves broke against the rocks, when I seated myself with a dull sense of pain and an inclination to give myself up to all the dreams and chimeras of an imagination heated by the after effects of the champagne.
at the time that
From this reading The murmuring waves broke against the rocks, when I seated myself with a dull sense of pain and an inclination to give myself up to all the dreams and chimeras of an imagination heated by the after effects of the champagne.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I do not know whether the desire to get away from Tejo or to seek greater solitude, induced me to stroll toward the beach.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The soft ripple of the placid estuary, the tremulous glimmer of the moon on the water, and the mysterious effusiveness inspired by nature, predisposed me to the following monologue: “If she and I had been married to-day, I would get rid of these troublesome people, and would lead her here on my arm; I would sit close to her on this very rock, which seems made on purpose for an experience like that, which one never could forget.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The murmuring waves broke against the rocks, when I seated myself with a dull sense of pain and an inclination to give myself up to all the dreams and chimeras of an imagination heated by the after effects of the champagne.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The soft ripple of the placid estuary, the tremulous glimmer of the moon on the water, and the mysterious effusiveness inspired by nature, predisposed me to the following monologue: “If she and I had been married to-day, I would get rid of these troublesome people, and would lead her here on my arm; I would sit close to her on this very rock, which seems made on purpose for an experience like that, which one never could forget.
