used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Notwithstanding a day of very unusual excitement and fatigue, when he retired to rest he felt no inclination to sleep.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then he returned to the carriage, and was driven to his hotel.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading He recalled the shy pride and maidenly modesty with which she had met his ardent glances and impassioned words.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Rosabella floated before him as he had first seen her, a radiant vision of beauty surrounded by flowers.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Rosabella floated before him as he had first seen her, a radiant vision of beauty surrounded by flowers.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Rosabella floated before him as he had first seen her, a radiant vision of beauty surrounded by flowers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Rosabella floated before him as he had first seen her, a radiant vision of beauty surrounded by flowers.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Then he returned to the carriage, and was driven to his hotel.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Mr. Fitzgerald lingered on the wharf till the vessel containing his treasure was no longer visible.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Notwithstanding a day of very unusual excitement and fatigue, when he retired to rest he felt no inclination to sleep.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Then he returned to the carriage, and was driven to his hotel.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Notwithstanding a day of very unusual excitement and fatigue, when he retired to rest he felt no inclination to sleep.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading Notwithstanding a day of very unusual excitement and fatigue, when he retired to rest he felt no inclination to sleep.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Notwithstanding a day of very unusual excitement and fatigue, when he retired to rest he felt no inclination to sleep.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Rosabella floated before him as he had first seen her, a radiant vision of beauty surrounded by flowers.
FitzgeraldnounUS /fɪtsˈdʒerəld/
English poet remembered primarily for his free translation of the poetry of Omar Khayyam (1809-1883)
From this reading Mr. Fitzgerald lingered on the wharf till the vessel containing his treasure was no longer visible.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Rosabella floated before him as he had first seen her, a radiant vision of beauty surrounded by flowers.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Rosabella floated before him as he had first seen her, a radiant vision of beauty surrounded by flowers.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading He recalled the shy pride and maidenly modesty with which she had met his ardent glances and impassioned words.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Rosabella floated before him as he had first seen her, a radiant vision of beauty surrounded by flowers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he returned to the carriage, and was driven to his hotel.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Rosabella floated before him as he had first seen her, a radiant vision of beauty surrounded by flowers.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Rosabella floated before him as he had first seen her, a radiant vision of beauty surrounded by flowers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Fitzgerald lingered on the wharf till the vessel containing his treasure was no longer visible.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Then he returned to the carriage, and was driven to his hotel.
impassionedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpæʃənd/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading He recalled the shy pride and maidenly modesty with which she had met his ardent glances and impassioned words.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading Notwithstanding a day of very unusual excitement and fatigue, when he retired to rest he felt no inclination to sleep.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading Mr. Fitzgerald lingered on the wharf till the vessel containing his treasure was no longer visible.
for more time
From this reading Mr. Fitzgerald lingered on the wharf till the vessel containing his treasure was no longer visible.
maidenlyadjective
befitting or characteristic of a maiden
From this reading He recalled the shy pride and maidenly modesty with which she had met his ardent glances and impassioned words.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He recalled the shy pride and maidenly modesty with which she had met his ardent glances and impassioned words.
modestynounUS /ˈmɑːdəsti/
freedom from vanity or conceit
From this reading He recalled the shy pride and maidenly modesty with which she had met his ardent glances and impassioned words.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Fitzgerald lingered on the wharf till the vessel containing his treasure was no longer visible.
not any; not one
From this reading Mr. Fitzgerald lingered on the wharf till the vessel containing his treasure was no longer visible.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding a day of very unusual excitement and fatigue, when he retired to rest he felt no inclination to sleep.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Notwithstanding a day of very unusual excitement and fatigue, when he retired to rest he felt no inclination to sleep.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Fitzgerald lingered on the wharf till the vessel containing his treasure was no longer visible.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading He recalled the shy pride and maidenly modesty with which she had met his ardent glances and impassioned words.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading Rosabella floated before him as he had first seen her, a radiant vision of beauty surrounded by flowers.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He recalled the shy pride and maidenly modesty with which she had met his ardent glances and impassioned words.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Notwithstanding a day of very unusual excitement and fatigue, when he retired to rest he felt no inclination to sleep.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Notwithstanding a day of very unusual excitement and fatigue, when he retired to rest he felt no inclination to sleep.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Then he returned to the carriage, and was driven to his hotel.
Rosabella
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From this reading Rosabella floated before him as he had first seen her, a radiant vision of beauty surrounded by flowers.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Rosabella floated before him as he had first seen her, a radiant vision of beauty surrounded by flowers.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He recalled the shy pride and maidenly modesty with which she had met his ardent glances and impassioned words.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading He recalled the shy pride and maidenly modesty with which she had met his ardent glances and impassioned words.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Notwithstanding a day of very unusual excitement and fatigue, when he retired to rest he felt no inclination to sleep.
confined on all sides
From this reading Rosabella floated before him as he had first seen her, a radiant vision of beauty surrounded by flowers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Fitzgerald lingered on the wharf till the vessel containing his treasure was no longer visible.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he returned to the carriage, and was driven to his hotel.
up to a particular time
From this reading Mr. Fitzgerald lingered on the wharf till the vessel containing his treasure was no longer visible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then he returned to the carriage, and was driven to his hotel.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Mr. Fitzgerald lingered on the wharf till the vessel containing his treasure was no longer visible.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Notwithstanding a day of very unusual excitement and fatigue, when he retired to rest he felt no inclination to sleep.
precisely as stated
From this reading Notwithstanding a day of very unusual excitement and fatigue, when he retired to rest he felt no inclination to sleep.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Mr. Fitzgerald lingered on the wharf till the vessel containing his treasure was no longer visible.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Mr. Fitzgerald lingered on the wharf till the vessel containing his treasure was no longer visible.
a vivid mental image
From this reading Rosabella floated before him as he had first seen her, a radiant vision of beauty surrounded by flowers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Fitzgerald lingered on the wharf till the vessel containing his treasure was no longer visible.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading Mr. Fitzgerald lingered on the wharf till the vessel containing his treasure was no longer visible.
at the time that
From this reading Notwithstanding a day of very unusual excitement and fatigue, when he retired to rest he felt no inclination to sleep.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He recalled the shy pride and maidenly modesty with which she had met his ardent glances and impassioned words.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He recalled the shy pride and maidenly modesty with which she had met his ardent glances and impassioned words.
the words that are spoken
From this reading He recalled the shy pride and maidenly modesty with which she had met his ardent glances and impassioned words.
