used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Alfred Chazel had been quite aware that a mysterious drama was being played in his household.
abstractverbUS /æbˈstrækt/
consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
From this reading Alfred had an altogether mathematical intellect, very skilful in abstract reasonings, very unskilful in the perception of the real.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading He was as little acquainted with his wife's character after several years of married life as he had been on the day when he fell in love with her during a visit to Monsieur de Vaivre.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He was as little acquainted with his wife's character after several years of married life as he had been on the day when he fell in love with her during a visit to Monsieur de Vaivre.
AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading Alfred Chazel had been quite aware that a mysterious drama was being played in his household.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Alfred had an altogether mathematical intellect, very skilful in abstract reasonings, very unskilful in the perception of the real.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Alfred had an altogether mathematical intellect, very skilful in abstract reasonings, very unskilful in the perception of the real.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It has not been sufficiently remarked how much the peculiar nature of imagination, when developed by the habits of the mind, prevails over sensibility itself, and modifies it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was as little acquainted with his wife's character after several years of married life as he had been on the day when he fell in love with her during a visit to Monsieur de Vaivre.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had been sensible of it, dimly at first.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Alfred Chazel had been quite aware that a mysterious drama was being played in his household.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Alfred Chazel had been quite aware that a mysterious drama was being played in his household.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Alfred Chazel had been quite aware that a mysterious drama was being played in his household.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It has not been sufficiently remarked how much the peculiar nature of imagination, when developed by the habits of the mind, prevails over sensibility itself, and modifies it.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading He was as little acquainted with his wife's character after several years of married life as he had been on the day when he fell in love with her during a visit to Monsieur de Vaivre.
Chazel
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From this reading Alfred Chazel had been quite aware that a mysterious drama was being played in his household.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He was as little acquainted with his wife's character after several years of married life as he had been on the day when he fell in love with her during a visit to Monsieur de Vaivre.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading He was as little acquainted with his wife's character after several years of married life as he had been on the day when he fell in love with her during a visit to Monsieur de Vaivre.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading It has not been sufficiently remarked how much the peculiar nature of imagination, when developed by the habits of the mind, prevails over sensibility itself, and modifies it.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading He had been sensible of it, dimly at first.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Alfred Chazel had been quite aware that a mysterious drama was being played in his household.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He was as little acquainted with his wife's character after several years of married life as he had been on the day when he fell in love with her during a visit to Monsieur de Vaivre.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading He was as little acquainted with his wife's character after several years of married life as he had been on the day when he fell in love with her during a visit to Monsieur de Vaivre.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He had been sensible of it, dimly at first.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading It has not been sufficiently remarked how much the peculiar nature of imagination, when developed by the habits of the mind, prevails over sensibility itself, and modifies it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Alfred Chazel had been quite aware that a mysterious drama was being played in his household.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has not been sufficiently remarked how much the peculiar nature of imagination, when developed by the habits of the mind, prevails over sensibility itself, and modifies it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been sensible of it, dimly at first.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was as little acquainted with his wife's character after several years of married life as he had been on the day when he fell in love with her during a visit to Monsieur de Vaivre.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Alfred Chazel had been quite aware that a mysterious drama was being played in his household.
a social unit living together
From this reading Alfred Chazel had been quite aware that a mysterious drama was being played in his household.
how
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From this reading It has not been sufficiently remarked how much the peculiar nature of imagination, when developed by the habits of the mind, prevails over sensibility itself, and modifies it.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading It has not been sufficiently remarked how much the peculiar nature of imagination, when developed by the habits of the mind, prevails over sensibility itself, and modifies it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Alfred Chazel had been quite aware that a mysterious drama was being played in his household.
intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/
knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading Alfred had an altogether mathematical intellect, very skilful in abstract reasonings, very unskilful in the perception of the real.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had been sensible of it, dimly at first.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading It has not been sufficiently remarked how much the peculiar nature of imagination, when developed by the habits of the mind, prevails over sensibility itself, and modifies it.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He was as little acquainted with his wife's character after several years of married life as he had been on the day when he fell in love with her during a visit to Monsieur de Vaivre.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was as little acquainted with his wife's character after several years of married life as he had been on the day when he fell in love with her during a visit to Monsieur de Vaivre.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He was as little acquainted with his wife's character after several years of married life as he had been on the day when he fell in love with her during a visit to Monsieur de Vaivre.
joined in matrimony
From this reading He was as little acquainted with his wife's character after several years of married life as he had been on the day when he fell in love with her during a visit to Monsieur de Vaivre.
mathematicaladjectiveUS /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/
of or pertaining to or of the nature of mathematics
From this reading Alfred had an altogether mathematical intellect, very skilful in abstract reasonings, very unskilful in the perception of the real.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It has not been sufficiently remarked how much the peculiar nature of imagination, when developed by the habits of the mind, prevails over sensibility itself, and modifies it.
modifiesverbUS /ˈmɑːdəfaɪz/
third-person singular of “modify” — make less severe or harsh or extreme
From this reading It has not been sufficiently remarked how much the peculiar nature of imagination, when developed by the habits of the mind, prevails over sensibility itself, and modifies it.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading He was as little acquainted with his wife's character after several years of married life as he had been on the day when he fell in love with her during a visit to Monsieur de Vaivre.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It has not been sufficiently remarked how much the peculiar nature of imagination, when developed by the habits of the mind, prevails over sensibility itself, and modifies it.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Alfred Chazel had been quite aware that a mysterious drama was being played in his household.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading It has not been sufficiently remarked how much the peculiar nature of imagination, when developed by the habits of the mind, prevails over sensibility itself, and modifies it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It has not been sufficiently remarked how much the peculiar nature of imagination, when developed by the habits of the mind, prevails over sensibility itself, and modifies it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had been sensible of it, dimly at first.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was as little acquainted with his wife's character after several years of married life as he had been on the day when he fell in love with her during a visit to Monsieur de Vaivre.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It has not been sufficiently remarked how much the peculiar nature of imagination, when developed by the habits of the mind, prevails over sensibility itself, and modifies it.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It has not been sufficiently remarked how much the peculiar nature of imagination, when developed by the habits of the mind, prevails over sensibility itself, and modifies it.
perceptionnounUS /pərˈsepʃən/
the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
From this reading Alfred had an altogether mathematical intellect, very skilful in abstract reasonings, very unskilful in the perception of the real.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Alfred Chazel had been quite aware that a mysterious drama was being played in his household.
prevailsverbUS /prɪˈveɪlz/
third-person singular of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading It has not been sufficiently remarked how much the peculiar nature of imagination, when developed by the habits of the mind, prevails over sensibility itself, and modifies it.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Alfred Chazel had been quite aware that a mysterious drama was being played in his household.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Alfred had an altogether mathematical intellect, very skilful in abstract reasonings, very unskilful in the perception of the real.
reasonings
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From this reading Alfred had an altogether mathematical intellect, very skilful in abstract reasonings, very unskilful in the perception of the real.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading It has not been sufficiently remarked how much the peculiar nature of imagination, when developed by the habits of the mind, prevails over sensibility itself, and modifies it.
sensibilitynounUS /ˌsensɪˈbɪlɪti/
mental responsiveness and awareness
From this reading It has not been sufficiently remarked how much the peculiar nature of imagination, when developed by the habits of the mind, prevails over sensibility itself, and modifies it.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading He had been sensible of it, dimly at first.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He was as little acquainted with his wife's character after several years of married life as he had been on the day when he fell in love with her during a visit to Monsieur de Vaivre.
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Alfred had an altogether mathematical intellect, very skilful in abstract reasonings, very unskilful in the perception of the real.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading It has not been sufficiently remarked how much the peculiar nature of imagination, when developed by the habits of the mind, prevails over sensibility itself, and modifies it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Alfred Chazel had been quite aware that a mysterious drama was being played in his household.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It has not been sufficiently remarked how much the peculiar nature of imagination, when developed by the habits of the mind, prevails over sensibility itself, and modifies it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was as little acquainted with his wife's character after several years of married life as he had been on the day when he fell in love with her during a visit to Monsieur de Vaivre.
unskilful
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From this reading Alfred had an altogether mathematical intellect, very skilful in abstract reasonings, very unskilful in the perception of the real.
Vaivre
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From this reading He was as little acquainted with his wife's character after several years of married life as he had been on the day when he fell in love with her during a visit to Monsieur de Vaivre.
precisely as stated
From this reading Alfred had an altogether mathematical intellect, very skilful in abstract reasonings, very unskilful in the perception of the real.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He was as little acquainted with his wife's character after several years of married life as he had been on the day when he fell in love with her during a visit to Monsieur de Vaivre.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Alfred Chazel had been quite aware that a mysterious drama was being played in his household.
at the time that
From this reading It has not been sufficiently remarked how much the peculiar nature of imagination, when developed by the habits of the mind, prevails over sensibility itself, and modifies it.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He was as little acquainted with his wife's character after several years of married life as he had been on the day when he fell in love with her during a visit to Monsieur de Vaivre.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was as little acquainted with his wife's character after several years of married life as he had been on the day when he fell in love with her during a visit to Monsieur de Vaivre.
a late time of life
From this reading He was as little acquainted with his wife's character after several years of married life as he had been on the day when he fell in love with her during a visit to Monsieur de Vaivre.
