used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PASHA’S PROPOSAL Five years have passed away,--for Takvor five years of hard, serious work, yet successful, happy years, every week of which was shortened by a letter from Armenouhi, the strongest tie that bound him to his native land.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had the same great innocent eyes, yet deeper and bluer.
ArmeniannounUS /ɑːrˈmiːniən/
a native or inhabitant of Armenia
From this reading She was taller now than when he left her, taller than most Armenian women.
Armenouhi
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From this reading THE PASHA’S PROPOSAL Five years have passed away,--for Takvor five years of hard, serious work, yet successful, happy years, every week of which was shortened by a letter from Armenouhi, the strongest tie that bound him to his native land.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her face, if not so round as in her childhood days, bore that tender, sympathetic expression which has often been described as the type of most perfect beauty.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE PASHA’S PROPOSAL Five years have passed away,--for Takvor five years of hard, serious work, yet successful, happy years, every week of which was shortened by a letter from Armenouhi, the strongest tie that bound him to his native land.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Her face, if not so round as in her childhood days, bore that tender, sympathetic expression which has often been described as the type of most perfect beauty.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Armenouhi had been favored too.
blueradjectiveUS /ˈbluːər/
comparative of “blue” — of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading She had the same great innocent eyes, yet deeper and bluer.
cause to be bored
From this reading Her face, if not so round as in her childhood days, bore that tender, sympathetic expression which has often been described as the type of most perfect beauty.
confined by bonds
From this reading THE PASHA’S PROPOSAL Five years have passed away,--for Takvor five years of hard, serious work, yet successful, happy years, every week of which was shortened by a letter from Armenouhi, the strongest tie that bound him to his native land.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE PASHA’S PROPOSAL Five years have passed away,--for Takvor five years of hard, serious work, yet successful, happy years, every week of which was shortened by a letter from Armenouhi, the strongest tie that bound him to his native land.
childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading Her face, if not so round as in her childhood days, bore that tender, sympathetic expression which has often been described as the type of most perfect beauty.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Her face, if not so round as in her childhood days, bore that tender, sympathetic expression which has often been described as the type of most perfect beauty.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading She had the same great innocent eyes, yet deeper and bluer.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Her face, if not so round as in her childhood days, bore that tender, sympathetic expression which has often been described as the type of most perfect beauty.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading THE PASHA’S PROPOSAL Five years have passed away,--for Takvor five years of hard, serious work, yet successful, happy years, every week of which was shortened by a letter from Armenouhi, the strongest tie that bound him to his native land.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Her face, if not so round as in her childhood days, bore that tender, sympathetic expression which has often been described as the type of most perfect beauty.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She had the same great innocent eyes, yet deeper and bluer.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her face, if not so round as in her childhood days, bore that tender, sympathetic expression which has often been described as the type of most perfect beauty.
favoredadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərd/
preferred above all others and treated with partiality
From this reading Armenouhi had been favored too.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading THE PASHA’S PROPOSAL Five years have passed away,--for Takvor five years of hard, serious work, yet successful, happy years, every week of which was shortened by a letter from Armenouhi, the strongest tie that bound him to his native land.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE PASHA’S PROPOSAL Five years have passed away,--for Takvor five years of hard, serious work, yet successful, happy years, every week of which was shortened by a letter from Armenouhi, the strongest tie that bound him to his native land.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE PASHA’S PROPOSAL Five years have passed away,--for Takvor five years of hard, serious work, yet successful, happy years, every week of which was shortened by a letter from Armenouhi, the strongest tie that bound him to his native land.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She had the same great innocent eyes, yet deeper and bluer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Armenouhi had been favored too.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading THE PASHA’S PROPOSAL Five years have passed away,--for Takvor five years of hard, serious work, yet successful, happy years, every week of which was shortened by a letter from Armenouhi, the strongest tie that bound him to his native land.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading THE PASHA’S PROPOSAL Five years have passed away,--for Takvor five years of hard, serious work, yet successful, happy years, every week of which was shortened by a letter from Armenouhi, the strongest tie that bound him to his native land.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her face, if not so round as in her childhood days, bore that tender, sympathetic expression which has often been described as the type of most perfect beauty.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE PASHA’S PROPOSAL Five years have passed away,--for Takvor five years of hard, serious work, yet successful, happy years, every week of which was shortened by a letter from Armenouhi, the strongest tie that bound him to his native land.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was taller now than when he left her, taller than most Armenian women.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was taller now than when he left her, taller than most Armenian women.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE PASHA’S PROPOSAL Five years have passed away,--for Takvor five years of hard, serious work, yet successful, happy years, every week of which was shortened by a letter from Armenouhi, the strongest tie that bound him to his native land.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PASHA’S PROPOSAL Five years have passed away,--for Takvor five years of hard, serious work, yet successful, happy years, every week of which was shortened by a letter from Armenouhi, the strongest tie that bound him to his native land.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Her face, if not so round as in her childhood days, bore that tender, sympathetic expression which has often been described as the type of most perfect beauty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her face, if not so round as in her childhood days, bore that tender, sympathetic expression which has often been described as the type of most perfect beauty.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading She had the same great innocent eyes, yet deeper and bluer.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading THE PASHA’S PROPOSAL Five years have passed away,--for Takvor five years of hard, serious work, yet successful, happy years, every week of which was shortened by a letter from Armenouhi, the strongest tie that bound him to his native land.
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 She was taller now than when he left her, taller than most Armenian women.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading THE PASHA’S PROPOSAL Five years have passed away,--for Takvor five years of hard, serious work, yet successful, happy years, every week of which was shortened by a letter from Armenouhi, the strongest tie that bound him to his native land.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She was taller now than when he left her, taller than most Armenian women.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading THE PASHA’S PROPOSAL Five years have passed away,--for Takvor five years of hard, serious work, yet successful, happy years, every week of which was shortened by a letter from Armenouhi, the strongest tie that bound him to his native land.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her face, if not so round as in her childhood days, bore that tender, sympathetic expression which has often been described as the type of most perfect beauty.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She was taller now than when he left her, taller than most Armenian women.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PASHA’S PROPOSAL Five years have passed away,--for Takvor five years of hard, serious work, yet successful, happy years, every week of which was shortened by a letter from Armenouhi, the strongest tie that bound him to his native land.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Her face, if not so round as in her childhood days, bore that tender, sympathetic expression which has often been described as the type of most perfect beauty.
PASHA'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PASHA’S PROPOSAL Five years have passed away,--for Takvor five years of hard, serious work, yet successful, happy years, every week of which was shortened by a letter from Armenouhi, the strongest tie that bound him to his native land.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THE PASHA’S PROPOSAL Five years have passed away,--for Takvor five years of hard, serious work, yet successful, happy years, every week of which was shortened by a letter from Armenouhi, the strongest tie that bound him to his native land.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Her face, if not so round as in her childhood days, bore that tender, sympathetic expression which has often been described as the type of most perfect beauty.
PROPOSALnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading THE PASHA’S PROPOSAL Five years have passed away,--for Takvor five years of hard, serious work, yet successful, happy years, every week of which was shortened by a letter from Armenouhi, the strongest tie that bound him to his native land.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Her face, if not so round as in her childhood days, bore that tender, sympathetic expression which has often been described as the type of most perfect beauty.
Identical; not different.
From this reading She had the same great innocent eyes, yet deeper and bluer.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading THE PASHA’S PROPOSAL Five years have passed away,--for Takvor five years of hard, serious work, yet successful, happy years, every week of which was shortened by a letter from Armenouhi, the strongest tie that bound him to his native land.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was taller now than when he left her, taller than most Armenian women.
shortenedadjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtənd/
cut short
From this reading THE PASHA’S PROPOSAL Five years have passed away,--for Takvor five years of hard, serious work, yet successful, happy years, every week of which was shortened by a letter from Armenouhi, the strongest tie that bound him to his native land.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Her face, if not so round as in her childhood days, bore that tender, sympathetic expression which has often been described as the type of most perfect beauty.
strongestadjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋɡəst/
superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading THE PASHA’S PROPOSAL Five years have passed away,--for Takvor five years of hard, serious work, yet successful, happy years, every week of which was shortened by a letter from Armenouhi, the strongest tie that bound him to his native land.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading THE PASHA’S PROPOSAL Five years have passed away,--for Takvor five years of hard, serious work, yet successful, happy years, every week of which was shortened by a letter from Armenouhi, the strongest tie that bound him to his native land.
sympatheticadjectiveUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading Her face, if not so round as in her childhood days, bore that tender, sympathetic expression which has often been described as the type of most perfect beauty.
Takvor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PASHA’S PROPOSAL Five years have passed away,--for Takvor five years of hard, serious work, yet successful, happy years, every week of which was shortened by a letter from Armenouhi, the strongest tie that bound him to his native land.
talleradjectiveUS /ˈtɔːlər/
comparative of “tall” — great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading She was taller now than when he left her, taller than most Armenian women.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Her face, if not so round as in her childhood days, bore that tender, sympathetic expression which has often been described as the type of most perfect beauty.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She was taller now than when he left her, taller than most Armenian women.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE PASHA’S PROPOSAL Five years have passed away,--for Takvor five years of hard, serious work, yet successful, happy years, every week of which was shortened by a letter from Armenouhi, the strongest tie that bound him to his native land.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PASHA’S PROPOSAL Five years have passed away,--for Takvor five years of hard, serious work, yet successful, happy years, every week of which was shortened by a letter from Armenouhi, the strongest tie that bound him to his native land.
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading THE PASHA’S PROPOSAL Five years have passed away,--for Takvor five years of hard, serious work, yet successful, happy years, every week of which was shortened by a letter from Armenouhi, the strongest tie that bound him to his native land.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PASHA’S PROPOSAL Five years have passed away,--for Takvor five years of hard, serious work, yet successful, happy years, every week of which was shortened by a letter from Armenouhi, the strongest tie that bound him to his native land.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Armenouhi had been favored too.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading Her face, if not so round as in her childhood days, bore that tender, sympathetic expression which has often been described as the type of most perfect beauty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PASHA’S PROPOSAL Five years have passed away,--for Takvor five years of hard, serious work, yet successful, happy years, every week of which was shortened by a letter from Armenouhi, the strongest tie that bound him to his native land.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE PASHA’S PROPOSAL Five years have passed away,--for Takvor five years of hard, serious work, yet successful, happy years, every week of which was shortened by a letter from Armenouhi, the strongest tie that bound him to his native land.
at the time that
From this reading She was taller now than when he left her, taller than most Armenian women.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE PASHA’S PROPOSAL Five years have passed away,--for Takvor five years of hard, serious work, yet successful, happy years, every week of which was shortened by a letter from Armenouhi, the strongest tie that bound him to his native land.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She was taller now than when he left her, taller than most Armenian women.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE PASHA’S PROPOSAL Five years have passed away,--for Takvor five years of hard, serious work, yet successful, happy years, every week of which was shortened by a letter from Armenouhi, the strongest tie that bound him to his native land.
a late time of life
From this reading THE PASHA’S PROPOSAL Five years have passed away,--for Takvor five years of hard, serious work, yet successful, happy years, every week of which was shortened by a letter from Armenouhi, the strongest tie that bound him to his native land.
but in spite of that
From this reading THE PASHA’S PROPOSAL Five years have passed away,--for Takvor five years of hard, serious work, yet successful, happy years, every week of which was shortened by a letter from Armenouhi, the strongest tie that bound him to his native land.
