used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From this time forth Frederick commenced to go, from a moral standpoint, more and more down hill.
adoreverbUS /əˈdɔːr/
love intensely
From this reading The old gentleman came to his rescue without a murmur, his intense love for his daughter preventing him from using harsh words toward the husband whom she still continued to adore, notwithstanding the ever-increasing neglect with which he treated her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From this time forth Frederick commenced to go, from a moral standpoint, more and more down hill.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading On several occasions he was forced to appeal to his father-in-law to pay his debts of honor.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The old gentleman came to his rescue without a murmur, his intense love for his daughter preventing him from using harsh words toward the husband whom she still continued to adore, notwithstanding the ever-increasing neglect with which he treated her.
CLIMAXnounUS /ˈklaɪmæks/
the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding
From this reading REACHING THE CLIMAX.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading From this time forth Frederick commenced to go, from a moral standpoint, more and more down hill.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The old gentleman came to his rescue without a murmur, his intense love for his daughter preventing him from using harsh words toward the husband whom she still continued to adore, notwithstanding the ever-increasing neglect with which he treated her.
a female human offspring
From this reading The old gentleman came to his rescue without a murmur, his intense love for his daughter preventing him from using harsh words toward the husband whom she still continued to adore, notwithstanding the ever-increasing neglect with which he treated her.
debtsnounUS /dets/
plural of “debt” — the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading On several occasions he was forced to appeal to his father-in-law to pay his debts of honor.
Dolores
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From this reading On returning to Madrid he lived fast and recklessly, neglecting Dolores and spending his nights in gambling-hells, where he lost piles of money.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading From this time forth Frederick commenced to go, from a moral standpoint, more and more down hill.
ever-increasing
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From this reading The old gentleman came to his rescue without a murmur, his intense love for his daughter preventing him from using harsh words toward the husband whom she still continued to adore, notwithstanding the ever-increasing neglect with which he treated her.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading On returning to Madrid he lived fast and recklessly, neglecting Dolores and spending his nights in gambling-hells, where he lost piles of money.
father-in-lawnounUS /ˈfɑːðərɪnlɔː/
the father of your spouse
From this reading On several occasions he was forced to appeal to his father-in-law to pay his debts of honor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The old gentleman came to his rescue without a murmur, his intense love for his daughter preventing him from using harsh words toward the husband whom she still continued to adore, notwithstanding the ever-increasing neglect with which he treated her.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading On several occasions he was forced to appeal to his father-in-law to pay his debts of honor.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading From this time forth Frederick commenced to go, from a moral standpoint, more and more down hill.
FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading From this time forth Frederick commenced to go, from a moral standpoint, more and more down hill.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From this time forth Frederick commenced to go, from a moral standpoint, more and more down hill.
gambling-hells
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From this reading On returning to Madrid he lived fast and recklessly, neglecting Dolores and spending his nights in gambling-hells, where he lost piles of money.
a man of refinement
From this reading The old gentleman came to his rescue without a murmur, his intense love for his daughter preventing him from using harsh words toward the husband whom she still continued to adore, notwithstanding the ever-increasing neglect with which he treated her.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading From this time forth Frederick commenced to go, from a moral standpoint, more and more down hill.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading The old gentleman came to his rescue without a murmur, his intense love for his daughter preventing him from using harsh words toward the husband whom she still continued to adore, notwithstanding the ever-increasing neglect with which he treated her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On returning to Madrid he lived fast and recklessly, neglecting Dolores and spending his nights in gambling-hells, where he lost piles of money.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The old gentleman came to his rescue without a murmur, his intense love for his daughter preventing him from using harsh words toward the husband whom she still continued to adore, notwithstanding the ever-increasing neglect with which he treated her.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading From this time forth Frederick commenced to go, from a moral standpoint, more and more down hill.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The old gentleman came to his rescue without a murmur, his intense love for his daughter preventing him from using harsh words toward the husband whom she still continued to adore, notwithstanding the ever-increasing neglect with which he treated her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On returning to Madrid he lived fast and recklessly, neglecting Dolores and spending his nights in gambling-hells, where he lost piles of money.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading On several occasions he was forced to appeal to his father-in-law to pay his debts of honor.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading The old gentleman came to his rescue without a murmur, his intense love for his daughter preventing him from using harsh words toward the husband whom she still continued to adore, notwithstanding the ever-increasing neglect with which he treated her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On returning to Madrid he lived fast and recklessly, neglecting Dolores and spending his nights in gambling-hells, where he lost piles of money.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading The old gentleman came to his rescue without a murmur, his intense love for his daughter preventing him from using harsh words toward the husband whom she still continued to adore, notwithstanding the ever-increasing neglect with which he treated her.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading On returning to Madrid he lived fast and recklessly, neglecting Dolores and spending his nights in gambling-hells, where he lost piles of money.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading On returning to Madrid he lived fast and recklessly, neglecting Dolores and spending his nights in gambling-hells, where he lost piles of money.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The old gentleman came to his rescue without a murmur, his intense love for his daughter preventing him from using harsh words toward the husband whom she still continued to adore, notwithstanding the ever-increasing neglect with which he treated her.
MadridnounUS /məˈdrɪd/
the capital and largest city situated centrally in Spain; home of an outstanding art museum
From this reading On returning to Madrid he lived fast and recklessly, neglecting Dolores and spending his nights in gambling-hells, where he lost piles of money.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading On returning to Madrid he lived fast and recklessly, neglecting Dolores and spending his nights in gambling-hells, where he lost piles of money.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading From this time forth Frederick commenced to go, from a moral standpoint, more and more down hill.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading From this time forth Frederick commenced to go, from a moral standpoint, more and more down hill.
murmurnounUS /ˈmɜːrmər/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading The old gentleman came to his rescue without a murmur, his intense love for his daughter preventing him from using harsh words toward the husband whom she still continued to adore, notwithstanding the ever-increasing neglect with which he treated her.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading The old gentleman came to his rescue without a murmur, his intense love for his daughter preventing him from using harsh words toward the husband whom she still continued to adore, notwithstanding the ever-increasing neglect with which he treated her.
neglectingverbUS /nɪˈɡlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “neglect” — leave undone or leave out
From this reading On returning to Madrid he lived fast and recklessly, neglecting Dolores and spending his nights in gambling-hells, where he lost piles of money.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading On returning to Madrid he lived fast and recklessly, neglecting Dolores and spending his nights in gambling-hells, where he lost piles of money.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading The old gentleman came to his rescue without a murmur, his intense love for his daughter preventing him from using harsh words toward the husband whom she still continued to adore, notwithstanding the ever-increasing neglect with which he treated her.
something you have to do
From this reading On several occasions he was forced to appeal to his father-in-law to pay his debts of honor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On returning to Madrid he lived fast and recklessly, neglecting Dolores and spending his nights in gambling-hells, where he lost piles of money.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old gentleman came to his rescue without a murmur, his intense love for his daughter preventing him from using harsh words toward the husband whom she still continued to adore, notwithstanding the ever-increasing neglect with which he treated her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On returning to Madrid he lived fast and recklessly, neglecting Dolores and spending his nights in gambling-hells, where he lost piles of money.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading On several occasions he was forced to appeal to his father-in-law to pay his debts of honor.
pilesnounUS /paɪlz/
venous swelling external or internal to the anal sphincter
From this reading On returning to Madrid he lived fast and recklessly, neglecting Dolores and spending his nights in gambling-hells, where he lost piles of money.
preventingverbUS /prɪˈventɪŋ/
-ing form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading The old gentleman came to his rescue without a murmur, his intense love for his daughter preventing him from using harsh words toward the husband whom she still continued to adore, notwithstanding the ever-increasing neglect with which he treated her.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading REACHING THE CLIMAX.
recklesslyadverbUS /ˈrekləsli/
in a reckless manner
From this reading On returning to Madrid he lived fast and recklessly, neglecting Dolores and spending his nights in gambling-hells, where he lost piles of money.
free from harm or evil
From this reading The old gentleman came to his rescue without a murmur, his intense love for his daughter preventing him from using harsh words toward the husband whom she still continued to adore, notwithstanding the ever-increasing neglect with which he treated her.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading On returning to Madrid he lived fast and recklessly, neglecting Dolores and spending his nights in gambling-hells, where he lost piles of money.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading On several occasions he was forced to appeal to his father-in-law to pay his debts of honor.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The old gentleman came to his rescue without a murmur, his intense love for his daughter preventing him from using harsh words toward the husband whom she still continued to adore, notwithstanding the ever-increasing neglect with which he treated her.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading On returning to Madrid he lived fast and recklessly, neglecting Dolores and spending his nights in gambling-hells, where he lost piles of money.
standpointnounUS /ˈstændpɔɪnt/
a mental position from which things are viewed
From this reading From this time forth Frederick commenced to go, from a moral standpoint, more and more down hill.
not in physical motion
From this reading The old gentleman came to his rescue without a murmur, his intense love for his daughter preventing him from using harsh words toward the husband whom she still continued to adore, notwithstanding the ever-increasing neglect with which he treated her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading REACHING THE CLIMAX.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading From this time forth Frederick commenced to go, from a moral standpoint, more and more down hill.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading From this time forth Frederick commenced to go, from a moral standpoint, more and more down hill.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From this time forth Frederick commenced to go, from a moral standpoint, more and more down hill.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The old gentleman came to his rescue without a murmur, his intense love for his daughter preventing him from using harsh words toward the husband whom she still continued to adore, notwithstanding the ever-increasing neglect with which he treated her.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading The old gentleman came to his rescue without a murmur, his intense love for his daughter preventing him from using harsh words toward the husband whom she still continued to adore, notwithstanding the ever-increasing neglect with which he treated her.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading The old gentleman came to his rescue without a murmur, his intense love for his daughter preventing him from using harsh words toward the husband whom she still continued to adore, notwithstanding the ever-increasing neglect with which he treated her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On several occasions he was forced to appeal to his father-in-law to pay his debts of honor.
in or at the place that
From this reading On returning to Madrid he lived fast and recklessly, neglecting Dolores and spending his nights in gambling-hells, where he lost piles of money.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The old gentleman came to his rescue without a murmur, his intense love for his daughter preventing him from using harsh words toward the husband whom she still continued to adore, notwithstanding the ever-increasing neglect with which he treated her.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The old gentleman came to his rescue without a murmur, his intense love for his daughter preventing him from using harsh words toward the husband whom she still continued to adore, notwithstanding the ever-increasing neglect with which he treated her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The old gentleman came to his rescue without a murmur, his intense love for his daughter preventing him from using harsh words toward the husband whom she still continued to adore, notwithstanding the ever-increasing neglect with which he treated her.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The old gentleman came to his rescue without a murmur, his intense love for his daughter preventing him from using harsh words toward the husband whom she still continued to adore, notwithstanding the ever-increasing neglect with which he treated her.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The old gentleman came to his rescue without a murmur, his intense love for his daughter preventing him from using harsh words toward the husband whom she still continued to adore, notwithstanding the ever-increasing neglect with which he treated her.
