used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Believe me, sir, It carries a rare form.--But 'tis a spirit.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading He was also considerably struck by the manner in which it had been told by the narrator, whom he had hitherto only regarded in the light of a rude huntsman or soldier; whereas he now allowed Donnerhugel credit for a more extensive acquaintance with the general manners of the world than he had previously anticipated.
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading The Swiss rose in his opinion as a man of talent, but without making the slightest progress in his affections.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _The Tempest._ There was a short silence after the Bernese had concluded his singular tale.
how long something has existed
From this reading Arthur Philipson's attention had been gradually and intensely attracted by a story which was too much in unison with the received ideas of the age to be encountered by the unhesitating incredulity with which it must have been heard in later and more enlightened times.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He was also considerably struck by the manner in which it had been told by the narrator, whom he had hitherto only regarded in the light of a rude huntsman or soldier; whereas he now allowed Donnerhugel credit for a more extensive acquaintance with the general manners of the world than he had previously anticipated.
in addition
From this reading He was also considerably struck by the manner in which it had been told by the narrator, whom he had hitherto only regarded in the light of a rude huntsman or soldier; whereas he now allowed Donnerhugel credit for a more extensive acquaintance with the general manners of the world than he had previously anticipated.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Arthur Philipson's attention had been gradually and intensely attracted by a story which was too much in unison with the received ideas of the age to be encountered by the unhesitating incredulity with which it must have been heard in later and more enlightened times.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading He was also considerably struck by the manner in which it had been told by the narrator, whom he had hitherto only regarded in the light of a rude huntsman or soldier; whereas he now allowed Donnerhugel credit for a more extensive acquaintance with the general manners of the world than he had previously anticipated.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Arthur Philipson's attention had been gradually and intensely attracted by a story which was too much in unison with the received ideas of the age to be encountered by the unhesitating incredulity with which it must have been heard in later and more enlightened times.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Swiss rose in his opinion as a man of talent, but without making the slightest progress in his affections.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Arthur Philipson's attention had been gradually and intensely attracted by a story which was too much in unison with the received ideas of the age to be encountered by the unhesitating incredulity with which it must have been heard in later and more enlightened times.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Arthur Philipson's attention had been gradually and intensely attracted by a story which was too much in unison with the received ideas of the age to be encountered by the unhesitating incredulity with which it must have been heard in later and more enlightened times.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Arthur Philipson's attention had been gradually and intensely attracted by a story which was too much in unison with the received ideas of the age to be encountered by the unhesitating incredulity with which it must have been heard in later and more enlightened times.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Arthur Philipson's attention had been gradually and intensely attracted by a story which was too much in unison with the received ideas of the age to be encountered by the unhesitating incredulity with which it must have been heard in later and more enlightened times.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Believe me, sir, It carries a rare form.--But 'tis a spirit.
Bernese
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From this reading _The Tempest._ There was a short silence after the Bernese had concluded his singular tale.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Believe me, sir, It carries a rare form.--But 'tis a spirit.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Arthur Philipson's attention had been gradually and intensely attracted by a story which was too much in unison with the received ideas of the age to be encountered by the unhesitating incredulity with which it must have been heard in later and more enlightened times.
carriesnounUS /ˈkæriz/
plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something
From this reading Believe me, sir, It carries a rare form.--But 'tis a spirit.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading _The Tempest._ There was a short silence after the Bernese had concluded his singular tale.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading He was also considerably struck by the manner in which it had been told by the narrator, whom he had hitherto only regarded in the light of a rude huntsman or soldier; whereas he now allowed Donnerhugel credit for a more extensive acquaintance with the general manners of the world than he had previously anticipated.
approval
From this reading He was also considerably struck by the manner in which it had been told by the narrator, whom he had hitherto only regarded in the light of a rude huntsman or soldier; whereas he now allowed Donnerhugel credit for a more extensive acquaintance with the general manners of the world than he had previously anticipated.
Donnerhugel
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From this reading He was also considerably struck by the manner in which it had been told by the narrator, whom he had hitherto only regarded in the light of a rude huntsman or soldier; whereas he now allowed Donnerhugel credit for a more extensive acquaintance with the general manners of the world than he had previously anticipated.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading Arthur Philipson's attention had been gradually and intensely attracted by a story which was too much in unison with the received ideas of the age to be encountered by the unhesitating incredulity with which it must have been heard in later and more enlightened times.
enlightenedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlaɪtənd/
having knowledge and spiritual insight
From this reading Arthur Philipson's attention had been gradually and intensely attracted by a story which was too much in unison with the received ideas of the age to be encountered by the unhesitating incredulity with which it must have been heard in later and more enlightened times.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading He was also considerably struck by the manner in which it had been told by the narrator, whom he had hitherto only regarded in the light of a rude huntsman or soldier; whereas he now allowed Donnerhugel credit for a more extensive acquaintance with the general manners of the world than he had previously anticipated.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was also considerably struck by the manner in which it had been told by the narrator, whom he had hitherto only regarded in the light of a rude huntsman or soldier; whereas he now allowed Donnerhugel credit for a more extensive acquaintance with the general manners of the world than he had previously anticipated.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Believe me, sir, It carries a rare form.--But 'tis a spirit.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading He was also considerably struck by the manner in which it had been told by the narrator, whom he had hitherto only regarded in the light of a rude huntsman or soldier; whereas he now allowed Donnerhugel credit for a more extensive acquaintance with the general manners of the world than he had previously anticipated.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Arthur Philipson's attention had been gradually and intensely attracted by a story which was too much in unison with the received ideas of the age to be encountered by the unhesitating incredulity with which it must have been heard in later and more enlightened times.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _The Tempest._ There was a short silence after the Bernese had concluded his singular tale.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Arthur Philipson's attention had been gradually and intensely attracted by a story which was too much in unison with the received ideas of the age to be encountered by the unhesitating incredulity with which it must have been heard in later and more enlightened times.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was also considerably struck by the manner in which it had been told by the narrator, whom he had hitherto only regarded in the light of a rude huntsman or soldier; whereas he now allowed Donnerhugel credit for a more extensive acquaintance with the general manners of the world than he had previously anticipated.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Arthur Philipson's attention had been gradually and intensely attracted by a story which was too much in unison with the received ideas of the age to be encountered by the unhesitating incredulity with which it must have been heard in later and more enlightened times.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _The Tempest._ There was a short silence after the Bernese had concluded his singular tale.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading He was also considerably struck by the manner in which it had been told by the narrator, whom he had hitherto only regarded in the light of a rude huntsman or soldier; whereas he now allowed Donnerhugel credit for a more extensive acquaintance with the general manners of the world than he had previously anticipated.
huntsmannounUS /ˈhʌntsmən/
someone who hunts game
From this reading He was also considerably struck by the manner in which it had been told by the narrator, whom he had hitherto only regarded in the light of a rude huntsman or soldier; whereas he now allowed Donnerhugel credit for a more extensive acquaintance with the general manners of the world than he had previously anticipated.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Arthur Philipson's attention had been gradually and intensely attracted by a story which was too much in unison with the received ideas of the age to be encountered by the unhesitating incredulity with which it must have been heard in later and more enlightened times.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Arthur Philipson's attention had been gradually and intensely attracted by a story which was too much in unison with the received ideas of the age to be encountered by the unhesitating incredulity with which it must have been heard in later and more enlightened times.
incredulitynounUS /ˌɪnkrəˈduːlɪti/
doubt about the truth of something
From this reading Arthur Philipson's attention had been gradually and intensely attracted by a story which was too much in unison with the received ideas of the age to be encountered by the unhesitating incredulity with which it must have been heard in later and more enlightened times.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading Arthur Philipson's attention had been gradually and intensely attracted by a story which was too much in unison with the received ideas of the age to be encountered by the unhesitating incredulity with which it must have been heard in later and more enlightened times.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Believe me, sir, It carries a rare form.--But 'tis a spirit.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Arthur Philipson's attention had been gradually and intensely attracted by a story which was too much in unison with the received ideas of the age to be encountered by the unhesitating incredulity with which it must have been heard in later and more enlightened times.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He was also considerably struck by the manner in which it had been told by the narrator, whom he had hitherto only regarded in the light of a rude huntsman or soldier; whereas he now allowed Donnerhugel credit for a more extensive acquaintance with the general manners of the world than he had previously anticipated.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The Swiss rose in his opinion as a man of talent, but without making the slightest progress in his affections.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The Swiss rose in his opinion as a man of talent, but without making the slightest progress in his affections.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was also considerably struck by the manner in which it had been told by the narrator, whom he had hitherto only regarded in the light of a rude huntsman or soldier; whereas he now allowed Donnerhugel credit for a more extensive acquaintance with the general manners of the world than he had previously anticipated.
social deportment
From this reading He was also considerably struck by the manner in which it had been told by the narrator, whom he had hitherto only regarded in the light of a rude huntsman or soldier; whereas he now allowed Donnerhugel credit for a more extensive acquaintance with the general manners of the world than he had previously anticipated.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Believe me, sir, It carries a rare form.--But 'tis a spirit.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Arthur Philipson's attention had been gradually and intensely attracted by a story which was too much in unison with the received ideas of the age to be encountered by the unhesitating incredulity with which it must have been heard in later and more enlightened times.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Arthur Philipson's attention had been gradually and intensely attracted by a story which was too much in unison with the received ideas of the age to be encountered by the unhesitating incredulity with which it must have been heard in later and more enlightened times.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Arthur Philipson's attention had been gradually and intensely attracted by a story which was too much in unison with the received ideas of the age to be encountered by the unhesitating incredulity with which it must have been heard in later and more enlightened times.
narratornounUS /ˈnereɪtər/
someone who tells a story
From this reading He was also considerably struck by the manner in which it had been told by the narrator, whom he had hitherto only regarded in the light of a rude huntsman or soldier; whereas he now allowed Donnerhugel credit for a more extensive acquaintance with the general manners of the world than he had previously anticipated.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He was also considerably struck by the manner in which it had been told by the narrator, whom he had hitherto only regarded in the light of a rude huntsman or soldier; whereas he now allowed Donnerhugel credit for a more extensive acquaintance with the general manners of the world than he had previously anticipated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Arthur Philipson's attention had been gradually and intensely attracted by a story which was too much in unison with the received ideas of the age to be encountered by the unhesitating incredulity with which it must have been heard in later and more enlightened times.
and nothing more
From this reading He was also considerably struck by the manner in which it had been told by the narrator, whom he had hitherto only regarded in the light of a rude huntsman or soldier; whereas he now allowed Donnerhugel credit for a more extensive acquaintance with the general manners of the world than he had previously anticipated.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The Swiss rose in his opinion as a man of talent, but without making the slightest progress in his affections.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was also considerably struck by the manner in which it had been told by the narrator, whom he had hitherto only regarded in the light of a rude huntsman or soldier; whereas he now allowed Donnerhugel credit for a more extensive acquaintance with the general manners of the world than he had previously anticipated.
Philipson's
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From this reading Arthur Philipson's attention had been gradually and intensely attracted by a story which was too much in unison with the received ideas of the age to be encountered by the unhesitating incredulity with which it must have been heard in later and more enlightened times.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading He was also considerably struck by the manner in which it had been told by the narrator, whom he had hitherto only regarded in the light of a rude huntsman or soldier; whereas he now allowed Donnerhugel credit for a more extensive acquaintance with the general manners of the world than he had previously anticipated.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading The Swiss rose in his opinion as a man of talent, but without making the slightest progress in his affections.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Believe me, sir, It carries a rare form.--But 'tis a spirit.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Arthur Philipson's attention had been gradually and intensely attracted by a story which was too much in unison with the received ideas of the age to be encountered by the unhesitating incredulity with which it must have been heard in later and more enlightened times.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading He was also considerably struck by the manner in which it had been told by the narrator, whom he had hitherto only regarded in the light of a rude huntsman or soldier; whereas he now allowed Donnerhugel credit for a more extensive acquaintance with the general manners of the world than he had previously anticipated.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The Swiss rose in his opinion as a man of talent, but without making the slightest progress in his affections.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading He was also considerably struck by the manner in which it had been told by the narrator, whom he had hitherto only regarded in the light of a rude huntsman or soldier; whereas he now allowed Donnerhugel credit for a more extensive acquaintance with the general manners of the world than he had previously anticipated.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading _The Tempest._ There was a short silence after the Bernese had concluded his singular tale.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading _The Tempest._ There was a short silence after the Bernese had concluded his singular tale.
unusual or striking
From this reading _The Tempest._ There was a short silence after the Bernese had concluded his singular tale.
term of address for a man
From this reading Believe me, sir, It carries a rare form.--But 'tis a spirit.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading The Swiss rose in his opinion as a man of talent, but without making the slightest progress in his affections.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading He was also considerably struck by the manner in which it had been told by the narrator, whom he had hitherto only regarded in the light of a rude huntsman or soldier; whereas he now allowed Donnerhugel credit for a more extensive acquaintance with the general manners of the world than he had previously anticipated.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Believe me, sir, It carries a rare form.--But 'tis a spirit.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Arthur Philipson's attention had been gradually and intensely attracted by a story which was too much in unison with the received ideas of the age to be encountered by the unhesitating incredulity with which it must have been heard in later and more enlightened times.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading He was also considerably struck by the manner in which it had been told by the narrator, whom he had hitherto only regarded in the light of a rude huntsman or soldier; whereas he now allowed Donnerhugel credit for a more extensive acquaintance with the general manners of the world than he had previously anticipated.
SwissnounUS /swɪs/
the natives or inhabitants of Switzerland
From this reading The Swiss rose in his opinion as a man of talent, but without making the slightest progress in his affections.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _The Tempest._ There was a short silence after the Bernese had concluded his singular tale.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading The Swiss rose in his opinion as a man of talent, but without making the slightest progress in his affections.
TempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading _The Tempest._ There was a short silence after the Bernese had concluded his singular tale.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was also considerably struck by the manner in which it had been told by the narrator, whom he had hitherto only regarded in the light of a rude huntsman or soldier; whereas he now allowed Donnerhugel credit for a more extensive acquaintance with the general manners of the world than he had previously anticipated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Tempest._ There was a short silence after the Bernese had concluded his singular tale.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _The Tempest._ There was a short silence after the Bernese had concluded his singular tale.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Arthur Philipson's attention had been gradually and intensely attracted by a story which was too much in unison with the received ideas of the age to be encountered by the unhesitating incredulity with which it must have been heard in later and more enlightened times.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading Believe me, sir, It carries a rare form.--But 'tis a spirit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Arthur Philipson's attention had been gradually and intensely attracted by a story which was too much in unison with the received ideas of the age to be encountered by the unhesitating incredulity with which it must have been heard in later and more enlightened times.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He was also considerably struck by the manner in which it had been told by the narrator, whom he had hitherto only regarded in the light of a rude huntsman or soldier; whereas he now allowed Donnerhugel credit for a more extensive acquaintance with the general manners of the world than he had previously anticipated.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Arthur Philipson's attention had been gradually and intensely attracted by a story which was too much in unison with the received ideas of the age to be encountered by the unhesitating incredulity with which it must have been heard in later and more enlightened times.
unhesitatingadjective
characterized by quickness and firmness
From this reading Arthur Philipson's attention had been gradually and intensely attracted by a story which was too much in unison with the received ideas of the age to be encountered by the unhesitating incredulity with which it must have been heard in later and more enlightened times.
unisonnounUS /ˈjuːnəsən/
corresponding exactly
From this reading Arthur Philipson's attention had been gradually and intensely attracted by a story which was too much in unison with the received ideas of the age to be encountered by the unhesitating incredulity with which it must have been heard in later and more enlightened times.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The Tempest._ There was a short silence after the Bernese had concluded his singular tale.
whereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading He was also considerably struck by the manner in which it had been told by the narrator, whom he had hitherto only regarded in the light of a rude huntsman or soldier; whereas he now allowed Donnerhugel credit for a more extensive acquaintance with the general manners of the world than he had previously anticipated.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Arthur Philipson's attention had been gradually and intensely attracted by a story which was too much in unison with the received ideas of the age to be encountered by the unhesitating incredulity with which it must have been heard in later and more enlightened times.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was also considerably struck by the manner in which it had been told by the narrator, whom he had hitherto only regarded in the light of a rude huntsman or soldier; whereas he now allowed Donnerhugel credit for a more extensive acquaintance with the general manners of the world than he had previously anticipated.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Arthur Philipson's attention had been gradually and intensely attracted by a story which was too much in unison with the received ideas of the age to be encountered by the unhesitating incredulity with which it must have been heard in later and more enlightened times.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The Swiss rose in his opinion as a man of talent, but without making the slightest progress in his affections.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He was also considerably struck by the manner in which it had been told by the narrator, whom he had hitherto only regarded in the light of a rude huntsman or soldier; whereas he now allowed Donnerhugel credit for a more extensive acquaintance with the general manners of the world than he had previously anticipated.
