used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had now arrived at that age when an ambitious man, satisfied with his progress in the world without, begins to feel in the cravings of unsatisfied affection the void of a solitary hearth.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading I had never hitherto admitted into my life the passion of love.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading I had now arrived at that age when an ambitious man, satisfied with his progress in the world without, begins to feel in the cravings of unsatisfied affection the void of a solitary hearth.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading I wished to find in a wife a rational companion, an affectionate and trustworthy friend.
how long something has existed
From this reading I had now arrived at that age when an ambitious man, satisfied with his progress in the world without, begins to feel in the cravings of unsatisfied affection the void of a solitary hearth.
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading I had now arrived at that age when an ambitious man, satisfied with his progress in the world without, begins to feel in the cravings of unsatisfied affection the void of a solitary hearth.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I had now arrived at that age when an ambitious man, satisfied with his progress in the world without, begins to feel in the cravings of unsatisfied affection the void of a solitary hearth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I resolved to marry, and looked out for a wife.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading I had now arrived at that age when an ambitious man, satisfied with his progress in the world without, begins to feel in the cravings of unsatisfied affection the void of a solitary hearth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In fact, I had regarded that passion, even in my earlier youth, with a certain superb contempt,--as a malady engendered by an effeminate idleness, and fostered by a sickly imagination.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I had now arrived at that age when an ambitious man, satisfied with his progress in the world without, begins to feel in the cravings of unsatisfied affection the void of a solitary hearth.
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading I had now arrived at that age when an ambitious man, satisfied with his progress in the world without, begins to feel in the cravings of unsatisfied affection the void of a solitary hearth.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In fact, I had regarded that passion, even in my earlier youth, with a certain superb contempt,--as a malady engendered by an effeminate idleness, and fostered by a sickly imagination.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading In fact, I had regarded that passion, even in my earlier youth, with a certain superb contempt,--as a malady engendered by an effeminate idleness, and fostered by a sickly imagination.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading I wished to find in a wife a rational companion, an affectionate and trustworthy friend.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading In fact, I had regarded that passion, even in my earlier youth, with a certain superb contempt,--as a malady engendered by an effeminate idleness, and fostered by a sickly imagination.
cravingsnounUS /ˈkreɪvɪŋz/
plural of “craving” — an intense desire for some particular thing
From this reading I had now arrived at that age when an ambitious man, satisfied with his progress in the world without, begins to feel in the cravings of unsatisfied affection the void of a solitary hearth.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading In fact, I had regarded that passion, even in my earlier youth, with a certain superb contempt,--as a malady engendered by an effeminate idleness, and fostered by a sickly imagination.
effeminateadjectiveUS /iˈfemɪnət/
having unsuitable feminine qualities
From this reading In fact, I had regarded that passion, even in my earlier youth, with a certain superb contempt,--as a malady engendered by an effeminate idleness, and fostered by a sickly imagination.
engenderedverbUS /enˈdʒendərd/
past form of “engender” — call forth
From this reading In fact, I had regarded that passion, even in my earlier youth, with a certain superb contempt,--as a malady engendered by an effeminate idleness, and fostered by a sickly imagination.
divisible by two
From this reading In fact, I had regarded that passion, even in my earlier youth, with a certain superb contempt,--as a malady engendered by an effeminate idleness, and fostered by a sickly imagination.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, I had regarded that passion, even in my earlier youth, with a certain superb contempt,--as a malady engendered by an effeminate idleness, and fostered by a sickly imagination.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I had now arrived at that age when an ambitious man, satisfied with his progress in the world without, begins to feel in the cravings of unsatisfied affection the void of a solitary hearth.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I wished to find in a wife a rational companion, an affectionate and trustworthy friend.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I resolved to marry, and looked out for a wife.
fosteredverbUS /ˈfɑːstərd/
past form of “foster” — promote the growth of
From this reading In fact, I had regarded that passion, even in my earlier youth, with a certain superb contempt,--as a malady engendered by an effeminate idleness, and fostered by a sickly imagination.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I wished to find in a wife a rational companion, an affectionate and trustworthy friend.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had now arrived at that age when an ambitious man, satisfied with his progress in the world without, begins to feel in the cravings of unsatisfied affection the void of a solitary hearth.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading I had now arrived at that age when an ambitious man, satisfied with his progress in the world without, begins to feel in the cravings of unsatisfied affection the void of a solitary hearth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I had now arrived at that age when an ambitious man, satisfied with his progress in the world without, begins to feel in the cravings of unsatisfied affection the void of a solitary hearth.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading I had never hitherto admitted into my life the passion of love.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had now arrived at that age when an ambitious man, satisfied with his progress in the world without, begins to feel in the cravings of unsatisfied affection the void of a solitary hearth.
idlenessnounUS /ˈaɪdəlnəs/
having no employment
From this reading In fact, I had regarded that passion, even in my earlier youth, with a certain superb contempt,--as a malady engendered by an effeminate idleness, and fostered by a sickly imagination.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading In fact, I had regarded that passion, even in my earlier youth, with a certain superb contempt,--as a malady engendered by an effeminate idleness, and fostered by a sickly imagination.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had now arrived at that age when an ambitious man, satisfied with his progress in the world without, begins to feel in the cravings of unsatisfied affection the void of a solitary hearth.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I had never hitherto admitted into my life the passion of love.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I had never hitherto admitted into my life the passion of love.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I resolved to marry, and looked out for a wife.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I had never hitherto admitted into my life the passion of love.
maladynounUS /ˈmælədi/
any unwholesome or desperate condition
From this reading In fact, I had regarded that passion, even in my earlier youth, with a certain superb contempt,--as a malady engendered by an effeminate idleness, and fostered by a sickly imagination.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I had now arrived at that age when an ambitious man, satisfied with his progress in the world without, begins to feel in the cravings of unsatisfied affection the void of a solitary hearth.
take in marriage
From this reading I resolved to marry, and looked out for a wife.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had never hitherto admitted into my life the passion of love.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I had never hitherto admitted into my life the passion of love.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I had now arrived at that age when an ambitious man, satisfied with his progress in the world without, begins to feel in the cravings of unsatisfied affection the void of a solitary hearth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had now arrived at that age when an ambitious man, satisfied with his progress in the world without, begins to feel in the cravings of unsatisfied affection the void of a solitary hearth.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I resolved to marry, and looked out for a wife.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading I had never hitherto admitted into my life the passion of love.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading I had now arrived at that age when an ambitious man, satisfied with his progress in the world without, begins to feel in the cravings of unsatisfied affection the void of a solitary hearth.
rationaladjectiveUS /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/
Based on or in accordance with reason or logic rather than turbulent emotions.
From this reading I wished to find in a wife a rational companion, an affectionate and trustworthy friend.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading In fact, I had regarded that passion, even in my earlier youth, with a certain superb contempt,--as a malady engendered by an effeminate idleness, and fostered by a sickly imagination.
determined
From this reading I resolved to marry, and looked out for a wife.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading I had now arrived at that age when an ambitious man, satisfied with his progress in the world without, begins to feel in the cravings of unsatisfied affection the void of a solitary hearth.
sicklyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪkli/
unhealthy looking
From this reading In fact, I had regarded that passion, even in my earlier youth, with a certain superb contempt,--as a malady engendered by an effeminate idleness, and fostered by a sickly imagination.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading I had now arrived at that age when an ambitious man, satisfied with his progress in the world without, begins to feel in the cravings of unsatisfied affection the void of a solitary hearth.
superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading In fact, I had regarded that passion, even in my earlier youth, with a certain superb contempt,--as a malady engendered by an effeminate idleness, and fostered by a sickly imagination.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had now arrived at that age when an ambitious man, satisfied with his progress in the world without, begins to feel in the cravings of unsatisfied affection the void of a solitary hearth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I had now arrived at that age when an ambitious man, satisfied with his progress in the world without, begins to feel in the cravings of unsatisfied affection the void of a solitary hearth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had now arrived at that age when an ambitious man, satisfied with his progress in the world without, begins to feel in the cravings of unsatisfied affection the void of a solitary hearth.
trustworthyadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstwɜːrði/
worthy of trust or belief
From this reading I wished to find in a wife a rational companion, an affectionate and trustworthy friend.
unsatisfiedadjectiveUS /ənˈsætɪsfaɪd/
not having been satisfied
From this reading I had now arrived at that age when an ambitious man, satisfied with his progress in the world without, begins to feel in the cravings of unsatisfied affection the void of a solitary hearth.
voidadjectiveUS /vɔɪd/
lacking any legal or binding force
From this reading I had now arrived at that age when an ambitious man, satisfied with his progress in the world without, begins to feel in the cravings of unsatisfied affection the void of a solitary hearth.
at the time that
From this reading I had now arrived at that age when an ambitious man, satisfied with his progress in the world without, begins to feel in the cravings of unsatisfied affection the void of a solitary hearth.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading I resolved to marry, and looked out for a wife.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading I wished to find in a wife a rational companion, an affectionate and trustworthy friend.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I had now arrived at that age when an ambitious man, satisfied with his progress in the world without, begins to feel in the cravings of unsatisfied affection the void of a solitary hearth.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I had now arrived at that age when an ambitious man, satisfied with his progress in the world without, begins to feel in the cravings of unsatisfied affection the void of a solitary hearth.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I had now arrived at that age when an ambitious man, satisfied with his progress in the world without, begins to feel in the cravings of unsatisfied affection the void of a solitary hearth.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading In fact, I had regarded that passion, even in my earlier youth, with a certain superb contempt,--as a malady engendered by an effeminate idleness, and fostered by a sickly imagination.
