used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES It was a delightfully warm summer night when Eberstein and his young friend left the house.
Alice
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From this reading Oblivious of his surroundings, more or less, he moved mechanically by the doctor's side, dreaming of Alice and of the love which existed between them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Considering he had met her for the first time an hour or so previously, it seemed ridiculous, even in a dream, to think that she had any such tender feeling for him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES It was a delightfully warm summer night when Eberstein and his young friend left the house.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Considering he had met her for the first time an hour or so previously, it seemed ridiculous, even in a dream, to think that she had any such tender feeling for him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For some little distance they walked on in silence, as Eberstein was never voluble and Montrose felt disinclined to speak at the moment.
make certain of
From this reading But something in the deeps of his own nature was struggling to the surface to assure him that his dream was truth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For some little distance they walked on in silence, as Eberstein was never voluble and Montrose felt disinclined to speak at the moment.
BEHINDprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES It was a delightfully warm summer night when Eberstein and his young friend left the house.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Oblivious of his surroundings, more or less, he moved mechanically by the doctor's side, dreaming of Alice and of the love which existed between them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But something in the deeps of his own nature was struggling to the surface to assure him that his dream was truth.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Oblivious of his surroundings, more or less, he moved mechanically by the doctor's side, dreaming of Alice and of the love which existed between them.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading Considering he had met her for the first time an hour or so previously, it seemed ridiculous, even in a dream, to think that she had any such tender feeling for him.
deeps
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From this reading But something in the deeps of his own nature was struggling to the surface to assure him that his dream was truth.
delightfullyadverbUS /dɪˈlaɪtfəli/
in a delightful manner
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES It was a delightfully warm summer night when Eberstein and his young friend left the house.
disinclinedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsɪnˈklaɪnd/
unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval
From this reading For some little distance they walked on in silence, as Eberstein was never voluble and Montrose felt disinclined to speak at the moment.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading For some little distance they walked on in silence, as Eberstein was never voluble and Montrose felt disinclined to speak at the moment.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Oblivious of his surroundings, more or less, he moved mechanically by the doctor's side, dreaming of Alice and of the love which existed between them.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Considering he had met her for the first time an hour or so previously, it seemed ridiculous, even in a dream, to think that she had any such tender feeling for him.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading Oblivious of his surroundings, more or less, he moved mechanically by the doctor's side, dreaming of Alice and of the love which existed between them.
Eberstein
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From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES It was a delightfully warm summer night when Eberstein and his young friend left the house.
divisible by two
From this reading Considering he had met her for the first time an hour or so previously, it seemed ridiculous, even in a dream, to think that she had any such tender feeling for him.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading Oblivious of his surroundings, more or less, he moved mechanically by the doctor's side, dreaming of Alice and of the love which existed between them.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Considering he had met her for the first time an hour or so previously, it seemed ridiculous, even in a dream, to think that she had any such tender feeling for him.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading For some little distance they walked on in silence, as Eberstein was never voluble and Montrose felt disinclined to speak at the moment.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Considering he had met her for the first time an hour or so previously, it seemed ridiculous, even in a dream, to think that she had any such tender feeling for him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some little distance they walked on in silence, as Eberstein was never voluble and Montrose felt disinclined to speak at the moment.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES It was a delightfully warm summer night when Eberstein and his young friend left the house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Considering he had met her for the first time an hour or so previously, it seemed ridiculous, even in a dream, to think that she had any such tender feeling for him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Oblivious of his surroundings, more or less, he moved mechanically by the doctor's side, dreaming of Alice and of the love which existed between them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Considering he had met her for the first time an hour or so previously, it seemed ridiculous, even in a dream, to think that she had any such tender feeling for him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Considering he had met her for the first time an hour or so previously, it seemed ridiculous, even in a dream, to think that she had any such tender feeling for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES It was a delightfully warm summer night when Eberstein and his young friend left the house.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Considering he had met her for the first time an hour or so previously, it seemed ridiculous, even in a dream, to think that she had any such tender feeling for him.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES It was a delightfully warm summer night when Eberstein and his young friend left the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For some little distance they walked on in silence, as Eberstein was never voluble and Montrose felt disinclined to speak at the moment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES It was a delightfully warm summer night when Eberstein and his young friend left the house.
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 BEHIND THE SCENES It was a delightfully warm summer night when Eberstein and his young friend left the house.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Oblivious of his surroundings, more or less, he moved mechanically by the doctor's side, dreaming of Alice and of the love which existed between them.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For some little distance they walked on in silence, as Eberstein was never voluble and Montrose felt disinclined to speak at the moment.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Oblivious of his surroundings, more or less, he moved mechanically by the doctor's side, dreaming of Alice and of the love which existed between them.
mechanicallyadverbUS /məˈkænɪkli/
in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism
From this reading Oblivious of his surroundings, more or less, he moved mechanically by the doctor's side, dreaming of Alice and of the love which existed between them.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Considering he had met her for the first time an hour or so previously, it seemed ridiculous, even in a dream, to think that she had any such tender feeling for him.
a particular point in time
From this reading For some little distance they walked on in silence, as Eberstein was never voluble and Montrose felt disinclined to speak at the moment.
Montrose
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From this reading For some little distance they walked on in silence, as Eberstein was never voluble and Montrose felt disinclined to speak at the moment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Oblivious of his surroundings, more or less, he moved mechanically by the doctor's side, dreaming of Alice and of the love which existed between them.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Oblivious of his surroundings, more or less, he moved mechanically by the doctor's side, dreaming of Alice and of the love which existed between them.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading But something in the deeps of his own nature was struggling to the surface to assure him that his dream was truth.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading For some little distance they walked on in silence, as Eberstein was never voluble and Montrose felt disinclined to speak at the moment.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES It was a delightfully warm summer night when Eberstein and his young friend left the house.
ObliviousadjectiveUS /əˈblɪviəs/
(followed by “to” or “of”) lacking conscious awareness of
From this reading Oblivious of his surroundings, more or less, he moved mechanically by the doctor's side, dreaming of Alice and of the love which existed between them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Oblivious of his surroundings, more or less, he moved mechanically by the doctor's side, dreaming of Alice and of the love which existed between them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For some little distance they walked on in silence, as Eberstein was never voluble and Montrose felt disinclined to speak at the moment.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Oblivious of his surroundings, more or less, he moved mechanically by the doctor's side, dreaming of Alice and of the love which existed between them.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But something in the deeps of his own nature was struggling to the surface to assure him that his dream was truth.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading Considering he had met her for the first time an hour or so previously, it seemed ridiculous, even in a dream, to think that she had any such tender feeling for him.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading Considering he had met her for the first time an hour or so previously, it seemed ridiculous, even in a dream, to think that she had any such tender feeling for him.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES It was a delightfully warm summer night when Eberstein and his young friend left the house.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Considering he had met her for the first time an hour or so previously, it seemed ridiculous, even in a dream, to think that she had any such tender feeling for him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Considering he had met her for the first time an hour or so previously, it seemed ridiculous, even in a dream, to think that she had any such tender feeling for him.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Oblivious of his surroundings, more or less, he moved mechanically by the doctor's side, dreaming of Alice and of the love which existed between them.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading For some little distance they walked on in silence, as Eberstein was never voluble and Montrose felt disinclined to speak at the moment.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Considering he had met her for the first time an hour or so previously, it seemed ridiculous, even in a dream, to think that she had any such tender feeling for him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some little distance they walked on in silence, as Eberstein was never voluble and Montrose felt disinclined to speak at the moment.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But something in the deeps of his own nature was struggling to the surface to assure him that his dream was truth.
express in speech
From this reading For some little distance they walked on in silence, as Eberstein was never voluble and Montrose felt disinclined to speak at the moment.
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading But something in the deeps of his own nature was struggling to the surface to assure him that his dream was truth.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Considering he had met her for the first time an hour or so previously, it seemed ridiculous, even in a dream, to think that she had any such tender feeling for him.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES It was a delightfully warm summer night when Eberstein and his young friend left the house.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading But something in the deeps of his own nature was struggling to the surface to assure him that his dream was truth.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading Oblivious of his surroundings, more or less, he moved mechanically by the doctor's side, dreaming of Alice and of the love which existed between them.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Considering he had met her for the first time an hour or so previously, it seemed ridiculous, even in a dream, to think that she had any such tender feeling for him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Considering he had met her for the first time an hour or so previously, it seemed ridiculous, even in a dream, to think that she had any such tender feeling for him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES It was a delightfully warm summer night when Eberstein and his young friend left the house.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Oblivious of his surroundings, more or less, he moved mechanically by the doctor's side, dreaming of Alice and of the love which existed between them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For some little distance they walked on in silence, as Eberstein was never voluble and Montrose felt disinclined to speak at the moment.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Considering he had met her for the first time an hour or so previously, it seemed ridiculous, even in a dream, to think that she had any such tender feeling for him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Considering he had met her for the first time an hour or so previously, it seemed ridiculous, even in a dream, to think that she had any such tender feeling for him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For some little distance they walked on in silence, as Eberstein was never voluble and Montrose felt disinclined to speak at the moment.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading But something in the deeps of his own nature was struggling to the surface to assure him that his dream was truth.
volubleadjectiveUS /ˈvɑːljəbəl/
marked by a ready flow of speech
From this reading For some little distance they walked on in silence, as Eberstein was never voluble and Montrose felt disinclined to speak at the moment.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading For some little distance they walked on in silence, as Eberstein was never voluble and Montrose felt disinclined to speak at the moment.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES It was a delightfully warm summer night when Eberstein and his young friend left the house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES It was a delightfully warm summer night when Eberstein and his young friend left the house.
at the time that
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES It was a delightfully warm summer night when Eberstein and his young friend left the house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Oblivious of his surroundings, more or less, he moved mechanically by the doctor's side, dreaming of Alice and of the love which existed between them.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES It was a delightfully warm summer night when Eberstein and his young friend left the house.
