used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MOON IN THE FIRST QUARTER In spite of his resolution to the contrary, Auriol found it impossible to resist the fascination of Ebba's society, and became a daily visitor at her father's house.
alterationnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃən/
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading For the last few days a wonderful alteration had taken place in Auriol's manner, and he seemed to have shaken off altogether the cloud that had hitherto sat upon his spirits.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading For the last few days a wonderful alteration had taken place in Auriol's manner, and he seemed to have shaken off altogether the cloud that had hitherto sat upon his spirits.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MOON IN THE FIRST QUARTER In spite of his resolution to the contrary, Auriol found it impossible to resist the fascination of Ebba's society, and became a daily visitor at her father's house.
anticipationsnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “anticipation” — an expectation
From this reading Enchanted by the change, Ebba indulged in the most blissful anticipations of the future.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE MOON IN THE FIRST QUARTER In spite of his resolution to the contrary, Auriol found it impossible to resist the fascination of Ebba's society, and became a daily visitor at her father's house.
attachmentnounUS /əˈtætʃmənt/
a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
From this reading Mr. Thorneycroft noticed the growing attachment between them with satisfaction.
Auriol
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From this reading THE MOON IN THE FIRST QUARTER In spite of his resolution to the contrary, Auriol found it impossible to resist the fascination of Ebba's society, and became a daily visitor at her father's house.
Auriol's
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From this reading For the last few days a wonderful alteration had taken place in Auriol's manner, and he seemed to have shaken off altogether the cloud that had hitherto sat upon his spirits.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE MOON IN THE FIRST QUARTER In spite of his resolution to the contrary, Auriol found it impossible to resist the fascination of Ebba's society, and became a daily visitor at her father's house.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Mr. Thorneycroft noticed the growing attachment between them with satisfaction.
blissfuladjectiveUS /ˈblɪsfəl/
completely happy and contented
From this reading Enchanted by the change, Ebba indulged in the most blissful anticipations of the future.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Enchanted by the change, Ebba indulged in the most blissful anticipations of the future.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Enchanted by the change, Ebba indulged in the most blissful anticipations of the future.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading His great wish was to see his daughter united to the husband of her choice, and in the hope of smoothing the way, he let Auriol understand that he should give her a considerable marriage portion.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading For the last few days a wonderful alteration had taken place in Auriol's manner, and he seemed to have shaken off altogether the cloud that had hitherto sat upon his spirits.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His great wish was to see his daughter united to the husband of her choice, and in the hope of smoothing the way, he let Auriol understand that he should give her a considerable marriage portion.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading THE MOON IN THE FIRST QUARTER In spite of his resolution to the contrary, Auriol found it impossible to resist the fascination of Ebba's society, and became a daily visitor at her father's house.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading THE MOON IN THE FIRST QUARTER In spite of his resolution to the contrary, Auriol found it impossible to resist the fascination of Ebba's society, and became a daily visitor at her father's house.
a female human offspring
From this reading His great wish was to see his daughter united to the husband of her choice, and in the hope of smoothing the way, he let Auriol understand that he should give her a considerable marriage portion.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For the last few days a wonderful alteration had taken place in Auriol's manner, and he seemed to have shaken off altogether the cloud that had hitherto sat upon his spirits.
Ebba
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From this reading Enchanted by the change, Ebba indulged in the most blissful anticipations of the future.
Ebba's
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From this reading THE MOON IN THE FIRST QUARTER In spite of his resolution to the contrary, Auriol found it impossible to resist the fascination of Ebba's society, and became a daily visitor at her father's house.
EnchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading Enchanted by the change, Ebba indulged in the most blissful anticipations of the future.
fascinationnounUS /ˌfæsəˈneɪʃən/
the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
From this reading THE MOON IN THE FIRST QUARTER In spite of his resolution to the contrary, Auriol found it impossible to resist the fascination of Ebba's society, and became a daily visitor at her father's house.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE MOON IN THE FIRST QUARTER In spite of his resolution to the contrary, Auriol found it impossible to resist the fascination of Ebba's society, and became a daily visitor at her father's house.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading For the last few days a wonderful alteration had taken place in Auriol's manner, and he seemed to have shaken off altogether the cloud that had hitherto sat upon his spirits.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE MOON IN THE FIRST QUARTER In spite of his resolution to the contrary, Auriol found it impossible to resist the fascination of Ebba's society, and became a daily visitor at her father's house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the last few days a wonderful alteration had taken place in Auriol's manner, and he seemed to have shaken off altogether the cloud that had hitherto sat upon his spirits.
set up or found
From this reading THE MOON IN THE FIRST QUARTER In spite of his resolution to the contrary, Auriol found it impossible to resist the fascination of Ebba's society, and became a daily visitor at her father's house.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Enchanted by the change, Ebba indulged in the most blissful anticipations of the future.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading His great wish was to see his daughter united to the husband of her choice, and in the hope of smoothing the way, he let Auriol understand that he should give her a considerable marriage portion.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading His great wish was to see his daughter united to the husband of her choice, and in the hope of smoothing the way, he let Auriol understand that he should give her a considerable marriage portion.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading Mr. Thorneycroft noticed the growing attachment between them with satisfaction.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For the last few days a wonderful alteration had taken place in Auriol's manner, and he seemed to have shaken off altogether the cloud that had hitherto sat upon his spirits.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For the last few days a wonderful alteration had taken place in Auriol's manner, and he seemed to have shaken off altogether the cloud that had hitherto sat upon his spirits.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His great wish was to see his daughter united to the husband of her choice, and in the hope of smoothing the way, he let Auriol understand that he should give her a considerable marriage portion.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MOON IN THE FIRST QUARTER In spite of his resolution to the contrary, Auriol found it impossible to resist the fascination of Ebba's society, and became a daily visitor at her father's house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MOON IN THE FIRST QUARTER In spite of his resolution to the contrary, Auriol found it impossible to resist the fascination of Ebba's society, and became a daily visitor at her father's house.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading For the last few days a wonderful alteration had taken place in Auriol's manner, and he seemed to have shaken off altogether the cloud that had hitherto sat upon his spirits.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading His great wish was to see his daughter united to the husband of her choice, and in the hope of smoothing the way, he let Auriol understand that he should give her a considerable marriage portion.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE MOON IN THE FIRST QUARTER In spite of his resolution to the contrary, Auriol found it impossible to resist the fascination of Ebba's society, and became a daily visitor at her father's house.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading His great wish was to see his daughter united to the husband of her choice, and in the hope of smoothing the way, he let Auriol understand that he should give her a considerable marriage portion.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading THE MOON IN THE FIRST QUARTER In spite of his resolution to the contrary, Auriol found it impossible to resist the fascination of Ebba's society, and became a daily visitor at her father's house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MOON IN THE FIRST QUARTER In spite of his resolution to the contrary, Auriol found it impossible to resist the fascination of Ebba's society, and became a daily visitor at her father's house.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading Enchanted by the change, Ebba indulged in the most blissful anticipations of the future.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE MOON IN THE FIRST QUARTER In spite of his resolution to the contrary, Auriol found it impossible to resist the fascination of Ebba's society, and became a daily visitor at her father's house.
immediately past
From this reading For the last few days a wonderful alteration had taken place in Auriol's manner, and he seemed to have shaken off altogether the cloud that had hitherto sat upon his spirits.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading His great wish was to see his daughter united to the husband of her choice, and in the hope of smoothing the way, he let Auriol understand that he should give her a considerable marriage portion.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading For the last few days a wonderful alteration had taken place in Auriol's manner, and he seemed to have shaken off altogether the cloud that had hitherto sat upon his spirits.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading His great wish was to see his daughter united to the husband of her choice, and in the hope of smoothing the way, he let Auriol understand that he should give her a considerable marriage portion.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading THE MOON IN THE FIRST QUARTER In spite of his resolution to the contrary, Auriol found it impossible to resist the fascination of Ebba's society, and became a daily visitor at her father's house.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Enchanted by the change, Ebba indulged in the most blissful anticipations of the future.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Thorneycroft noticed the growing attachment between them with satisfaction.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Mr. Thorneycroft noticed the growing attachment between them with satisfaction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MOON IN THE FIRST QUARTER In spite of his resolution to the contrary, Auriol found it impossible to resist the fascination of Ebba's society, and became a daily visitor at her father's house.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading For the last few days a wonderful alteration had taken place in Auriol's manner, and he seemed to have shaken off altogether the cloud that had hitherto sat upon his spirits.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading For the last few days a wonderful alteration had taken place in Auriol's manner, and he seemed to have shaken off altogether the cloud that had hitherto sat upon his spirits.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading His great wish was to see his daughter united to the husband of her choice, and in the hope of smoothing the way, he let Auriol understand that he should give her a considerable marriage portion.
one of four equal parts
From this reading THE MOON IN THE FIRST QUARTER In spite of his resolution to the contrary, Auriol found it impossible to resist the fascination of Ebba's society, and became a daily visitor at her father's house.
resistverbUS /rɪˈzɪst/
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading THE MOON IN THE FIRST QUARTER In spite of his resolution to the contrary, Auriol found it impossible to resist the fascination of Ebba's society, and became a daily visitor at her father's house.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading THE MOON IN THE FIRST QUARTER In spite of his resolution to the contrary, Auriol found it impossible to resist the fascination of Ebba's society, and became a daily visitor at her father's house.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading For the last few days a wonderful alteration had taken place in Auriol's manner, and he seemed to have shaken off altogether the cloud that had hitherto sat upon his spirits.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Mr. Thorneycroft noticed the growing attachment between them with satisfaction.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading His great wish was to see his daughter united to the husband of her choice, and in the hope of smoothing the way, he let Auriol understand that he should give her a considerable marriage portion.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For the last few days a wonderful alteration had taken place in Auriol's manner, and he seemed to have shaken off altogether the cloud that had hitherto sat upon his spirits.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading For the last few days a wonderful alteration had taken place in Auriol's manner, and he seemed to have shaken off altogether the cloud that had hitherto sat upon his spirits.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading His great wish was to see his daughter united to the husband of her choice, and in the hope of smoothing the way, he let Auriol understand that he should give her a considerable marriage portion.
smoothingverbUS /ˈsmuːðɪŋ/
-ing form of “smooth” — make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing
From this reading His great wish was to see his daughter united to the husband of her choice, and in the hope of smoothing the way, he let Auriol understand that he should give her a considerable marriage portion.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading THE MOON IN THE FIRST QUARTER In spite of his resolution to the contrary, Auriol found it impossible to resist the fascination of Ebba's society, and became a daily visitor at her father's house.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading For the last few days a wonderful alteration had taken place in Auriol's manner, and he seemed to have shaken off altogether the cloud that had hitherto sat upon his spirits.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading THE MOON IN THE FIRST QUARTER In spite of his resolution to the contrary, Auriol found it impossible to resist the fascination of Ebba's society, and became a daily visitor at her father's house.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading For the last few days a wonderful alteration had taken place in Auriol's manner, and he seemed to have shaken off altogether the cloud that had hitherto sat upon his spirits.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His great wish was to see his daughter united to the husband of her choice, and in the hope of smoothing the way, he let Auriol understand that he should give her a considerable marriage portion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MOON IN THE FIRST QUARTER In spite of his resolution to the contrary, Auriol found it impossible to resist the fascination of Ebba's society, and became a daily visitor at her father's house.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mr. Thorneycroft noticed the growing attachment between them with satisfaction.
Thorneycroft
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From this reading Mr. Thorneycroft noticed the growing attachment between them with satisfaction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MOON IN THE FIRST QUARTER In spite of his resolution to the contrary, Auriol found it impossible to resist the fascination of Ebba's society, and became a daily visitor at her father's house.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading His great wish was to see his daughter united to the husband of her choice, and in the hope of smoothing the way, he let Auriol understand that he should give her a considerable marriage portion.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading His great wish was to see his daughter united to the husband of her choice, and in the hope of smoothing the way, he let Auriol understand that he should give her a considerable marriage portion.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading For the last few days a wonderful alteration had taken place in Auriol's manner, and he seemed to have shaken off altogether the cloud that had hitherto sat upon his spirits.
someone who visits
From this reading THE MOON IN THE FIRST QUARTER In spite of his resolution to the contrary, Auriol found it impossible to resist the fascination of Ebba's society, and became a daily visitor at her father's house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His great wish was to see his daughter united to the husband of her choice, and in the hope of smoothing the way, he let Auriol understand that he should give her a considerable marriage portion.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His great wish was to see his daughter united to the husband of her choice, and in the hope of smoothing the way, he let Auriol understand that he should give her a considerable marriage portion.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading His great wish was to see his daughter united to the husband of her choice, and in the hope of smoothing the way, he let Auriol understand that he should give her a considerable marriage portion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Thorneycroft noticed the growing attachment between them with satisfaction.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading For the last few days a wonderful alteration had taken place in Auriol's manner, and he seemed to have shaken off altogether the cloud that had hitherto sat upon his spirits.
