used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the major asked me my plans, I answered almost at random, for my thoughts were away back with the darkly robed figure on the horse looking down on me with a light in the eyes which it filled me with sheer ecstasy to believe had been kindled by the torch of love.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The man had of course exceeded his instructions, and although the explanation did not by any means make amends for what I had endured, it was tendered in good faith, and I accepted it.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading I was in no mood to harbor anger against any one.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading When the major asked me my plans, I answered almost at random, for my thoughts were away back with the darkly robed figure on the horse looking down on me with a light in the eyes which it filled me with sheer ecstasy to believe had been kindled by the torch of love.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading What I most wished now was to be alone to recall the scene with Minna on the road, the ineffable sweetness of her voice, the soft tenderness of her looks, and the magic thrill of her touch.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The man had of course exceeded his instructions, and although the explanation did not by any means make amends for what I had endured, it was tendered in good faith, and I accepted it.
amendsnounUS /əˈmendz/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading The man had of course exceeded his instructions, and although the explanation did not by any means make amends for what I had endured, it was tendered in good faith, and I accepted it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The man had of course exceeded his instructions, and although the explanation did not by any means make amends for what I had endured, it was tendered in good faith, and I accepted it.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading I was in no mood to harbor anger against any one.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading When the major asked me my plans, I answered almost at random, for my thoughts were away back with the darkly robed figure on the horse looking down on me with a light in the eyes which it filled me with sheer ecstasy to believe had been kindled by the torch of love.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The man had of course exceeded his instructions, and although the explanation did not by any means make amends for what I had endured, it was tendered in good faith, and I accepted it.
apologizeverbUS /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪz/
acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
From this reading FLIGHT As soon as Minna had left me the major brought the officer to apologize for the conduct which had so exasperated me on my arrival.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading FLIGHT As soon as Minna had left me the major brought the officer to apologize for the conduct which had so exasperated me on my arrival.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FLIGHT As soon as Minna had left me the major brought the officer to apologize for the conduct which had so exasperated me on my arrival.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading When the major asked me my plans, I answered almost at random, for my thoughts were away back with the darkly robed figure on the horse looking down on me with a light in the eyes which it filled me with sheer ecstasy to believe had been kindled by the torch of love.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When the major asked me my plans, I answered almost at random, for my thoughts were away back with the darkly robed figure on the horse looking down on me with a light in the eyes which it filled me with sheer ecstasy to believe had been kindled by the torch of love.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When the major asked me my plans, I answered almost at random, for my thoughts were away back with the darkly robed figure on the horse looking down on me with a light in the eyes which it filled me with sheer ecstasy to believe had been kindled by the torch of love.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When the major asked me my plans, I answered almost at random, for my thoughts were away back with the darkly robed figure on the horse looking down on me with a light in the eyes which it filled me with sheer ecstasy to believe had been kindled by the torch of love.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What I most wished now was to be alone to recall the scene with Minna on the road, the ineffable sweetness of her voice, the soft tenderness of her looks, and the magic thrill of her touch.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When the major asked me my plans, I answered almost at random, for my thoughts were away back with the darkly robed figure on the horse looking down on me with a light in the eyes which it filled me with sheer ecstasy to believe had been kindled by the torch of love.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading When the major asked me my plans, I answered almost at random, for my thoughts were away back with the darkly robed figure on the horse looking down on me with a light in the eyes which it filled me with sheer ecstasy to believe had been kindled by the torch of love.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading FLIGHT As soon as Minna had left me the major brought the officer to apologize for the conduct which had so exasperated me on my arrival.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The man had of course exceeded his instructions, and although the explanation did not by any means make amends for what I had endured, it was tendered in good faith, and I accepted it.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading FLIGHT As soon as Minna had left me the major brought the officer to apologize for the conduct which had so exasperated me on my arrival.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The man had of course exceeded his instructions, and although the explanation did not by any means make amends for what I had endured, it was tendered in good faith, and I accepted it.
darklyadverbUS /ˈdɑːrkli/
without light
From this reading When the major asked me my plans, I answered almost at random, for my thoughts were away back with the darkly robed figure on the horse looking down on me with a light in the eyes which it filled me with sheer ecstasy to believe had been kindled by the torch of love.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The man had of course exceeded his instructions, and although the explanation did not by any means make amends for what I had endured, it was tendered in good faith, and I accepted it.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When the major asked me my plans, I answered almost at random, for my thoughts were away back with the darkly robed figure on the horse looking down on me with a light in the eyes which it filled me with sheer ecstasy to believe had been kindled by the torch of love.
ecstasynounUS /ˈekstəsi/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading When the major asked me my plans, I answered almost at random, for my thoughts were away back with the darkly robed figure on the horse looking down on me with a light in the eyes which it filled me with sheer ecstasy to believe had been kindled by the torch of love.
enduredverbUS /enˈdjʊrd/
past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading The man had of course exceeded his instructions, and although the explanation did not by any means make amends for what I had endured, it was tendered in good faith, and I accepted it.
exasperatedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzæspəreɪtɪd/
greatly annoyed; out of patience
From this reading FLIGHT As soon as Minna had left me the major brought the officer to apologize for the conduct which had so exasperated me on my arrival.
exceededverbUS /ɪkˈsiːdəd/
past form of “exceed” — be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading The man had of course exceeded his instructions, and although the explanation did not by any means make amends for what I had endured, it was tendered in good faith, and I accepted it.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading The man had of course exceeded his instructions, and although the explanation did not by any means make amends for what I had endured, it was tendered in good faith, and I accepted it.
opinion or judgment
From this reading When the major asked me my plans, I answered almost at random, for my thoughts were away back with the darkly robed figure on the horse looking down on me with a light in the eyes which it filled me with sheer ecstasy to believe had been kindled by the torch of love.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading The man had of course exceeded his instructions, and although the explanation did not by any means make amends for what I had endured, it was tendered in good faith, and I accepted it.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading When the major asked me my plans, I answered almost at random, for my thoughts were away back with the darkly robed figure on the horse looking down on me with a light in the eyes which it filled me with sheer ecstasy to believe had been kindled by the torch of love.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading When the major asked me my plans, I answered almost at random, for my thoughts were away back with the darkly robed figure on the horse looking down on me with a light in the eyes which it filled me with sheer ecstasy to believe had been kindled by the torch of love.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading FLIGHT As soon as Minna had left me the major brought the officer to apologize for the conduct which had so exasperated me on my arrival.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FLIGHT As soon as Minna had left me the major brought the officer to apologize for the conduct which had so exasperated me on my arrival.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The man had of course exceeded his instructions, and although the explanation did not by any means make amends for what I had endured, it was tendered in good faith, and I accepted it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FLIGHT As soon as Minna had left me the major brought the officer to apologize for the conduct which had so exasperated me on my arrival.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading I was in no mood to harbor anger against any one.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading What I most wished now was to be alone to recall the scene with Minna on the road, the ineffable sweetness of her voice, the soft tenderness of her looks, and the magic thrill of her touch.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The man had of course exceeded his instructions, and although the explanation did not by any means make amends for what I had endured, it was tendered in good faith, and I accepted it.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading When the major asked me my plans, I answered almost at random, for my thoughts were away back with the darkly robed figure on the horse looking down on me with a light in the eyes which it filled me with sheer ecstasy to believe had been kindled by the torch of love.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The man had of course exceeded his instructions, and although the explanation did not by any means make amends for what I had endured, it was tendered in good faith, and I accepted it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The man had of course exceeded his instructions, and although the explanation did not by any means make amends for what I had endured, it was tendered in good faith, and I accepted it.
ineffableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnefəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading What I most wished now was to be alone to recall the scene with Minna on the road, the ineffable sweetness of her voice, the soft tenderness of her looks, and the magic thrill of her touch.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading The man had of course exceeded his instructions, and although the explanation did not by any means make amends for what I had endured, it was tendered in good faith, and I accepted it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The man had of course exceeded his instructions, and although the explanation did not by any means make amends for what I had endured, it was tendered in good faith, and I accepted it.
kindledadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndəld/
set afire
From this reading When the major asked me my plans, I answered almost at random, for my thoughts were away back with the darkly robed figure on the horse looking down on me with a light in the eyes which it filled me with sheer ecstasy to believe had been kindled by the torch of love.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading FLIGHT As soon as Minna had left me the major brought the officer to apologize for the conduct which had so exasperated me on my arrival.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading When the major asked me my plans, I answered almost at random, for my thoughts were away back with the darkly robed figure on the horse looking down on me with a light in the eyes which it filled me with sheer ecstasy to believe had been kindled by the torch of love.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading When the major asked me my plans, I answered almost at random, for my thoughts were away back with the darkly robed figure on the horse looking down on me with a light in the eyes which it filled me with sheer ecstasy to believe had been kindled by the torch of love.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading What I most wished now was to be alone to recall the scene with Minna on the road, the ineffable sweetness of her voice, the soft tenderness of her looks, and the magic thrill of her touch.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading When the major asked me my plans, I answered almost at random, for my thoughts were away back with the darkly robed figure on the horse looking down on me with a light in the eyes which it filled me with sheer ecstasy to believe had been kindled by the torch of love.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading What I most wished now was to be alone to recall the scene with Minna on the road, the ineffable sweetness of her voice, the soft tenderness of her looks, and the magic thrill of her touch.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading FLIGHT As soon as Minna had left me the major brought the officer to apologize for the conduct which had so exasperated me on my arrival.
engage in
From this reading The man had of course exceeded his instructions, and although the explanation did not by any means make amends for what I had endured, it was tendered in good faith, and I accepted it.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man had of course exceeded his instructions, and although the explanation did not by any means make amends for what I had endured, it was tendered in good faith, and I accepted it.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading FLIGHT As soon as Minna had left me the major brought the officer to apologize for the conduct which had so exasperated me on my arrival.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The man had of course exceeded his instructions, and although the explanation did not by any means make amends for what I had endured, it was tendered in good faith, and I accepted it.
Minna
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From this reading FLIGHT As soon as Minna had left me the major brought the officer to apologize for the conduct which had so exasperated me on my arrival.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading I was in no mood to harbor anger against any one.
used to form the superlative
From this reading What I most wished now was to be alone to recall the scene with Minna on the road, the ineffable sweetness of her voice, the soft tenderness of her looks, and the magic thrill of her touch.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading FLIGHT As soon as Minna had left me the major brought the officer to apologize for the conduct which had so exasperated me on my arrival.
not any; not one
From this reading I was in no mood to harbor anger against any one.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The man had of course exceeded his instructions, and although the explanation did not by any means make amends for what I had endured, it was tendered in good faith, and I accepted it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading What I most wished now was to be alone to recall the scene with Minna on the road, the ineffable sweetness of her voice, the soft tenderness of her looks, and the magic thrill of her touch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The man had of course exceeded his instructions, and although the explanation did not by any means make amends for what I had endured, it was tendered in good faith, and I accepted it.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading FLIGHT As soon as Minna had left me the major brought the officer to apologize for the conduct which had so exasperated me on my arrival.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FLIGHT As soon as Minna had left me the major brought the officer to apologize for the conduct which had so exasperated me on my arrival.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I was in no mood to harbor anger against any one.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading When the major asked me my plans, I answered almost at random, for my thoughts were away back with the darkly robed figure on the horse looking down on me with a light in the eyes which it filled me with sheer ecstasy to believe had been kindled by the torch of love.
randomadjectiveUS /ˈrændəm/
lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance
From this reading When the major asked me my plans, I answered almost at random, for my thoughts were away back with the darkly robed figure on the horse looking down on me with a light in the eyes which it filled me with sheer ecstasy to believe had been kindled by the torch of love.
recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading What I most wished now was to be alone to recall the scene with Minna on the road, the ineffable sweetness of her voice, the soft tenderness of her looks, and the magic thrill of her touch.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading What I most wished now was to be alone to recall the scene with Minna on the road, the ineffable sweetness of her voice, the soft tenderness of her looks, and the magic thrill of her touch.
robedadjectiveUS /roʊbd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading When the major asked me my plans, I answered almost at random, for my thoughts were away back with the darkly robed figure on the horse looking down on me with a light in the eyes which it filled me with sheer ecstasy to believe had been kindled by the torch of love.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading What I most wished now was to be alone to recall the scene with Minna on the road, the ineffable sweetness of her voice, the soft tenderness of her looks, and the magic thrill of her touch.
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading When the major asked me my plans, I answered almost at random, for my thoughts were away back with the darkly robed figure on the horse looking down on me with a light in the eyes which it filled me with sheer ecstasy to believe had been kindled by the torch of love.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading FLIGHT As soon as Minna had left me the major brought the officer to apologize for the conduct which had so exasperated me on my arrival.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading What I most wished now was to be alone to recall the scene with Minna on the road, the ineffable sweetness of her voice, the soft tenderness of her looks, and the magic thrill of her touch.
in the near future
From this reading FLIGHT As soon as Minna had left me the major brought the officer to apologize for the conduct which had so exasperated me on my arrival.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading What I most wished now was to be alone to recall the scene with Minna on the road, the ineffable sweetness of her voice, the soft tenderness of her looks, and the magic thrill of her touch.
tenderedverbUS /ˈtendərd/
past form of “tender” — offer or present for acceptance
From this reading The man had of course exceeded his instructions, and although the explanation did not by any means make amends for what I had endured, it was tendered in good faith, and I accepted it.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading What I most wished now was to be alone to recall the scene with Minna on the road, the ineffable sweetness of her voice, the soft tenderness of her looks, and the magic thrill of her touch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FLIGHT As soon as Minna had left me the major brought the officer to apologize for the conduct which had so exasperated me on my arrival.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading When the major asked me my plans, I answered almost at random, for my thoughts were away back with the darkly robed figure on the horse looking down on me with a light in the eyes which it filled me with sheer ecstasy to believe had been kindled by the torch of love.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading What I most wished now was to be alone to recall the scene with Minna on the road, the ineffable sweetness of her voice, the soft tenderness of her looks, and the magic thrill of her touch.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FLIGHT As soon as Minna had left me the major brought the officer to apologize for the conduct which had so exasperated me on my arrival.
torchnounUS /tɔːrtʃ/
a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading When the major asked me my plans, I answered almost at random, for my thoughts were away back with the darkly robed figure on the horse looking down on me with a light in the eyes which it filled me with sheer ecstasy to believe had been kindled by the torch of love.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading What I most wished now was to be alone to recall the scene with Minna on the road, the ineffable sweetness of her voice, the soft tenderness of her looks, and the magic thrill of her touch.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading What I most wished now was to be alone to recall the scene with Minna on the road, the ineffable sweetness of her voice, the soft tenderness of her looks, and the magic thrill of her touch.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The man had of course exceeded his instructions, and although the explanation did not by any means make amends for what I had endured, it was tendered in good faith, and I accepted it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the major asked me my plans, I answered almost at random, for my thoughts were away back with the darkly robed figure on the horse looking down on me with a light in the eyes which it filled me with sheer ecstasy to believe had been kindled by the torch of love.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The man had of course exceeded his instructions, and although the explanation did not by any means make amends for what I had endured, it was tendered in good faith, and I accepted it.
at the time that
From this reading When the major asked me my plans, I answered almost at random, for my thoughts were away back with the darkly robed figure on the horse looking down on me with a light in the eyes which it filled me with sheer ecstasy to believe had been kindled by the torch of love.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading FLIGHT As soon as Minna had left me the major brought the officer to apologize for the conduct which had so exasperated me on my arrival.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading What I most wished now was to be alone to recall the scene with Minna on the road, the ineffable sweetness of her voice, the soft tenderness of her looks, and the magic thrill of her touch.
in the company of; together with
From this reading What I most wished now was to be alone to recall the scene with Minna on the road, the ineffable sweetness of her voice, the soft tenderness of her looks, and the magic thrill of her touch.
