used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When they last parted, immediately after having stood together round Amelia's open grave, they had all been at a high pressure of emotion, and of demonstrative affectionateness, which nothing in their tastes, habits, or natures could possibly make continuous.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading He would do it if he could, but he feels that it is absolutely impossible to him.
affectionatenessnoun
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading When they last parted, immediately after having stood together round Amelia's open grave, they had all been at a high pressure of emotion, and of demonstrative affectionateness, which nothing in their tastes, habits, or natures could possibly make continuous.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When they last parted, immediately after having stood together round Amelia's open grave, they had all been at a high pressure of emotion, and of demonstrative affectionateness, which nothing in their tastes, habits, or natures could possibly make continuous.
AlgiersnounUS /ælˈdʒɪrz/
an ancient port on the Mediterranean; the capital and largest city of Algeria
From this reading One of the reasons, though not the sole or even the main one, of Burgoyne's visit to Algiers is that the Wilson family are wintering there.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading When they last parted, immediately after having stood together round Amelia's open grave, they had all been at a high pressure of emotion, and of demonstrative affectionateness, which nothing in their tastes, habits, or natures could possibly make continuous.
Amelia's
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From this reading When they last parted, immediately after having stood together round Amelia's open grave, they had all been at a high pressure of emotion, and of demonstrative affectionateness, which nothing in their tastes, habits, or natures could possibly make continuous.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And yet he dreads the meeting with them inexpressibly.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One of the reasons, though not the sole or even the main one, of Burgoyne's visit to Algiers is that the Wilson family are wintering there.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When they last parted, immediately after having stood together round Amelia's open grave, they had all been at a high pressure of emotion, and of demonstrative affectionateness, which nothing in their tastes, habits, or natures could possibly make continuous.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When they last parted, immediately after having stood together round Amelia's open grave, they had all been at a high pressure of emotion, and of demonstrative affectionateness, which nothing in their tastes, habits, or natures could possibly make continuous.
Burgoyne'snounUS /bərˈɡɔɪnz/
possessive form of “burgoyne” — British general in the American Revolution who captured Fort Ticonderoga but lost the battle of Saratoga in 1777 (1722-1792)
From this reading One of the reasons, though not the sole or even the main one, of Burgoyne's visit to Algiers is that the Wilson family are wintering there.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He would do it if he could, but he feels that it is absolutely impossible to him.
continuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/
continuing in time or space without interruption
From this reading When they last parted, immediately after having stood together round Amelia's open grave, they had all been at a high pressure of emotion, and of demonstrative affectionateness, which nothing in their tastes, habits, or natures could possibly make continuous.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When they last parted, immediately after having stood together round Amelia's open grave, they had all been at a high pressure of emotion, and of demonstrative affectionateness, which nothing in their tastes, habits, or natures could possibly make continuous.
demonstrativenounUS /dɪˈmɑːnstrətɪv/
a pronoun that points out an intended referent
From this reading When they last parted, immediately after having stood together round Amelia's open grave, they had all been at a high pressure of emotion, and of demonstrative affectionateness, which nothing in their tastes, habits, or natures could possibly make continuous.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He would do it if he could, but he feels that it is absolutely impossible to him.
dreadsnounUS /dredz/
plural of “dread” — fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading And yet he dreads the meeting with them inexpressibly.
any strong feeling
From this reading When they last parted, immediately after having stood together round Amelia's open grave, they had all been at a high pressure of emotion, and of demonstrative affectionateness, which nothing in their tastes, habits, or natures could possibly make continuous.
divisible by two
From this reading One of the reasons, though not the sole or even the main one, of Burgoyne's visit to Algiers is that the Wilson family are wintering there.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading He has a horrible fear that they will expect to take up their relations at the same point at which he had left them.
a social unit living together
From this reading One of the reasons, though not the sole or even the main one, of Burgoyne's visit to Algiers is that the Wilson family are wintering there.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He has a horrible fear that they will expect to take up their relations at the same point at which he had left them.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading He would do it if he could, but he feels that it is absolutely impossible to him.
death of a person
From this reading When they last parted, immediately after having stood together round Amelia's open grave, they had all been at a high pressure of emotion, and of demonstrative affectionateness, which nothing in their tastes, habits, or natures could possibly make continuous.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading When they last parted, immediately after having stood together round Amelia's open grave, they had all been at a high pressure of emotion, and of demonstrative affectionateness, which nothing in their tastes, habits, or natures could possibly make continuous.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When they last parted, immediately after having stood together round Amelia's open grave, they had all been at a high pressure of emotion, and of demonstrative affectionateness, which nothing in their tastes, habits, or natures could possibly make continuous.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has a horrible fear that they will expect to take up their relations at the same point at which he had left them.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading When they last parted, immediately after having stood together round Amelia's open grave, they had all been at a high pressure of emotion, and of demonstrative affectionateness, which nothing in their tastes, habits, or natures could possibly make continuous.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And yet he dreads the meeting with them inexpressibly.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading When they last parted, immediately after having stood together round Amelia's open grave, they had all been at a high pressure of emotion, and of demonstrative affectionateness, which nothing in their tastes, habits, or natures could possibly make continuous.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He would do it if he could, but he feels that it is absolutely impossible to him.
provoking horror
From this reading He has a horrible fear that they will expect to take up their relations at the same point at which he had left them.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He would do it if he could, but he feels that it is absolutely impossible to him.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading When they last parted, immediately after having stood together round Amelia's open grave, they had all been at a high pressure of emotion, and of demonstrative affectionateness, which nothing in their tastes, habits, or natures could possibly make continuous.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading He would do it if he could, but he feels that it is absolutely impossible to him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When they last parted, immediately after having stood together round Amelia's open grave, they had all been at a high pressure of emotion, and of demonstrative affectionateness, which nothing in their tastes, habits, or natures could possibly make continuous.
inexpressiblyadverb
to an inexpressible degree
From this reading And yet he dreads the meeting with them inexpressibly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of the reasons, though not the sole or even the main one, of Burgoyne's visit to Algiers is that the Wilson family are wintering there.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He would do it if he could, but he feels that it is absolutely impossible to him.
immediately past
From this reading When they last parted, immediately after having stood together round Amelia's open grave, they had all been at a high pressure of emotion, and of demonstrative affectionateness, which nothing in their tastes, habits, or natures could possibly make continuous.
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 He has a horrible fear that they will expect to take up their relations at the same point at which he had left them.
most important element
From this reading One of the reasons, though not the sole or even the main one, of Burgoyne's visit to Algiers is that the Wilson family are wintering there.
engage in
From this reading When they last parted, immediately after having stood together round Amelia's open grave, they had all been at a high pressure of emotion, and of demonstrative affectionateness, which nothing in their tastes, habits, or natures could possibly make continuous.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading And yet he dreads the meeting with them inexpressibly.
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading When they last parted, immediately after having stood together round Amelia's open grave, they had all been at a high pressure of emotion, and of demonstrative affectionateness, which nothing in their tastes, habits, or natures could possibly make continuous.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One of the reasons, though not the sole or even the main one, of Burgoyne's visit to Algiers is that the Wilson family are wintering there.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading When they last parted, immediately after having stood together round Amelia's open grave, they had all been at a high pressure of emotion, and of demonstrative affectionateness, which nothing in their tastes, habits, or natures could possibly make continuous.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One of the reasons, though not the sole or even the main one, of Burgoyne's visit to Algiers is that the Wilson family are wintering there.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the reasons, though not the sole or even the main one, of Burgoyne's visit to Algiers is that the Wilson family are wintering there.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading When they last parted, immediately after having stood together round Amelia's open grave, they had all been at a high pressure of emotion, and of demonstrative affectionateness, which nothing in their tastes, habits, or natures could possibly make continuous.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading One of the reasons, though not the sole or even the main one, of Burgoyne's visit to Algiers is that the Wilson family are wintering there.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading When they last parted, immediately after having stood together round Amelia's open grave, they had all been at a high pressure of emotion, and of demonstrative affectionateness, which nothing in their tastes, habits, or natures could possibly make continuous.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He has a horrible fear that they will expect to take up their relations at the same point at which he had left them.
by chance
From this reading When they last parted, immediately after having stood together round Amelia's open grave, they had all been at a high pressure of emotion, and of demonstrative affectionateness, which nothing in their tastes, habits, or natures could possibly make continuous.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading When they last parted, immediately after having stood together round Amelia's open grave, they had all been at a high pressure of emotion, and of demonstrative affectionateness, which nothing in their tastes, habits, or natures could possibly make continuous.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading One of the reasons, though not the sole or even the main one, of Burgoyne's visit to Algiers is that the Wilson family are wintering there.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading He has a horrible fear that they will expect to take up their relations at the same point at which he had left them.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading When they last parted, immediately after having stood together round Amelia's open grave, they had all been at a high pressure of emotion, and of demonstrative affectionateness, which nothing in their tastes, habits, or natures could possibly make continuous.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He has a horrible fear that they will expect to take up their relations at the same point at which he had left them.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading One of the reasons, though not the sole or even the main one, of Burgoyne's visit to Algiers is that the Wilson family are wintering there.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading When they last parted, immediately after having stood together round Amelia's open grave, they had all been at a high pressure of emotion, and of demonstrative affectionateness, which nothing in their tastes, habits, or natures could possibly make continuous.
carry out
From this reading He has a horrible fear that they will expect to take up their relations at the same point at which he had left them.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading When they last parted, immediately after having stood together round Amelia's open grave, they had all been at a high pressure of emotion, and of demonstrative affectionateness, which nothing in their tastes, habits, or natures could possibly make continuous.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One of the reasons, though not the sole or even the main one, of Burgoyne's visit to Algiers is that the Wilson family are wintering there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One of the reasons, though not the sole or even the main one, of Burgoyne's visit to Algiers is that the Wilson family are wintering there.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When they last parted, immediately after having stood together round Amelia's open grave, they had all been at a high pressure of emotion, and of demonstrative affectionateness, which nothing in their tastes, habits, or natures could possibly make continuous.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And yet he dreads the meeting with them inexpressibly.
in or at that place or location
From this reading One of the reasons, though not the sole or even the main one, of Burgoyne's visit to Algiers is that the Wilson family are wintering there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they last parted, immediately after having stood together round Amelia's open grave, they had all been at a high pressure of emotion, and of demonstrative affectionateness, which nothing in their tastes, habits, or natures could possibly make continuous.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading One of the reasons, though not the sole or even the main one, of Burgoyne's visit to Algiers is that the Wilson family are wintering there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One of the reasons, though not the sole or even the main one, of Burgoyne's visit to Algiers is that the Wilson family are wintering there.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading When they last parted, immediately after having stood together round Amelia's open grave, they had all been at a high pressure of emotion, and of demonstrative affectionateness, which nothing in their tastes, habits, or natures could possibly make continuous.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He has a horrible fear that they will expect to take up their relations at the same point at which he had left them.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading One of the reasons, though not the sole or even the main one, of Burgoyne's visit to Algiers is that the Wilson family are wintering there.
at the time that
From this reading When they last parted, immediately after having stood together round Amelia's open grave, they had all been at a high pressure of emotion, and of demonstrative affectionateness, which nothing in their tastes, habits, or natures could possibly make continuous.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When they last parted, immediately after having stood together round Amelia's open grave, they had all been at a high pressure of emotion, and of demonstrative affectionateness, which nothing in their tastes, habits, or natures could possibly make continuous.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He has a horrible fear that they will expect to take up their relations at the same point at which he had left them.
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading One of the reasons, though not the sole or even the main one, of Burgoyne's visit to Algiers is that the Wilson family are wintering there.
wintering
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One of the reasons, though not the sole or even the main one, of Burgoyne's visit to Algiers is that the Wilson family are wintering there.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And yet he dreads the meeting with them inexpressibly.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would do it if he could, but he feels that it is absolutely impossible to him.
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet he dreads the meeting with them inexpressibly.
