used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It swept the fashionable world of Ancona into its current; for the engagement had to be celebrated by a series of entertainments and country excursions.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading That this invincible beauty should be plighted to the victorious young soldier, and that under circumstances which popular rumour exaggerated to an incredible extent, seemed to add a fresh interest to the princess in her newborn happiness, and to cast round her a magical charm.
(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 All that day, and for days to come, the lovers lived under the glamour of their intoxicating dream of joy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading That this invincible beauty should be plighted to the victorious young soldier, and that under circumstances which popular rumour exaggerated to an incredible extent, seemed to add a fresh interest to the princess in her newborn happiness, and to cast round her a magical charm.
Ancona
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From this reading It swept the fashionable world of Ancona into its current; for the engagement had to be celebrated by a series of entertainments and country excursions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All that day, and for days to come, the lovers lived under the glamour of their intoxicating dream of joy.
attractionsnounUS /əˈtrækʃənz/
plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading On the one side there was Mansana's reputation, on the other, Theresa's wealth, rank, and personal attractions.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It swept the fashionable world of Ancona into its current; for the engagement had to be celebrated by a series of entertainments and country excursions.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading That this invincible beauty should be plighted to the victorious young soldier, and that under circumstances which popular rumour exaggerated to an incredible extent, seemed to add a fresh interest to the princess in her newborn happiness, and to cast round her a magical charm.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It swept the fashionable world of Ancona into its current; for the engagement had to be celebrated by a series of entertainments and country excursions.
put or send forth
From this reading That this invincible beauty should be plighted to the victorious young soldier, and that under circumstances which popular rumour exaggerated to an incredible extent, seemed to add a fresh interest to the princess in her newborn happiness, and to cast round her a magical charm.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading It swept the fashionable world of Ancona into its current; for the engagement had to be celebrated by a series of entertainments and country excursions.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading That this invincible beauty should be plighted to the victorious young soldier, and that under circumstances which popular rumour exaggerated to an incredible extent, seemed to add a fresh interest to the princess in her newborn happiness, and to cast round her a magical charm.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading That this invincible beauty should be plighted to the victorious young soldier, and that under circumstances which popular rumour exaggerated to an incredible extent, seemed to add a fresh interest to the princess in her newborn happiness, and to cast round her a magical charm.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading All that day, and for days to come, the lovers lived under the glamour of their intoxicating dream of joy.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It swept the fashionable world of Ancona into its current; for the engagement had to be celebrated by a series of entertainments and country excursions.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading It swept the fashionable world of Ancona into its current; for the engagement had to be celebrated by a series of entertainments and country excursions.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading All that day, and for days to come, the lovers lived under the glamour of their intoxicating dream of joy.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading All that day, and for days to come, the lovers lived under the glamour of their intoxicating dream of joy.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading All that day, and for days to come, the lovers lived under the glamour of their intoxicating dream of joy.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading There was a fascinating element of strangeness and romance in the whole episode.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading It swept the fashionable world of Ancona into its current; for the engagement had to be celebrated by a series of entertainments and country excursions.
entertainmentsnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənts/
plural of “entertainment” — an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading It swept the fashionable world of Ancona into its current; for the engagement had to be celebrated by a series of entertainments and country excursions.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading There was a fascinating element of strangeness and romance in the whole episode.
exaggeratedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtəd/
represented as greater than is true or reasonable
From this reading That this invincible beauty should be plighted to the victorious young soldier, and that under circumstances which popular rumour exaggerated to an incredible extent, seemed to add a fresh interest to the princess in her newborn happiness, and to cast round her a magical charm.
excursionsnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/
plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading It swept the fashionable world of Ancona into its current; for the engagement had to be celebrated by a series of entertainments and country excursions.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading That this invincible beauty should be plighted to the victorious young soldier, and that under circumstances which popular rumour exaggerated to an incredible extent, seemed to add a fresh interest to the princess in her newborn happiness, and to cast round her a magical charm.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading There was a fascinating element of strangeness and romance in the whole episode.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading It swept the fashionable world of Ancona into its current; for the engagement had to be celebrated by a series of entertainments and country excursions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All that day, and for days to come, the lovers lived under the glamour of their intoxicating dream of joy.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading That this invincible beauty should be plighted to the victorious young soldier, and that under circumstances which popular rumour exaggerated to an incredible extent, seemed to add a fresh interest to the princess in her newborn happiness, and to cast round her a magical charm.
glamournounUS /ˈɡlæmər/
alluring beauty or charm (often with sex-appeal)
From this reading All that day, and for days to come, the lovers lived under the glamour of their intoxicating dream of joy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It swept the fashionable world of Ancona into its current; for the engagement had to be celebrated by a series of entertainments and country excursions.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading That this invincible beauty should be plighted to the victorious young soldier, and that under circumstances which popular rumour exaggerated to an incredible extent, seemed to add a fresh interest to the princess in her newborn happiness, and to cast round her a magical charm.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading That this invincible beauty should be plighted to the victorious young soldier, and that under circumstances which popular rumour exaggerated to an incredible extent, seemed to add a fresh interest to the princess in her newborn happiness, and to cast round her a magical charm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a fascinating element of strangeness and romance in the whole episode.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading That this invincible beauty should be plighted to the victorious young soldier, and that under circumstances which popular rumour exaggerated to an incredible extent, seemed to add a fresh interest to the princess in her newborn happiness, and to cast round her a magical charm.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading That this invincible beauty should be plighted to the victorious young soldier, and that under circumstances which popular rumour exaggerated to an incredible extent, seemed to add a fresh interest to the princess in her newborn happiness, and to cast round her a magical charm.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It swept the fashionable world of Ancona into its current; for the engagement had to be celebrated by a series of entertainments and country excursions.
intoxicatingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːksɪkeɪtɪŋ/
causing intoxication
From this reading All that day, and for days to come, the lovers lived under the glamour of their intoxicating dream of joy.
invincibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪnsəbəl/
incapable of being overcome or subdued
From this reading That this invincible beauty should be plighted to the victorious young soldier, and that under circumstances which popular rumour exaggerated to an incredible extent, seemed to add a fresh interest to the princess in her newborn happiness, and to cast round her a magical charm.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It swept the fashionable world of Ancona into its current; for the engagement had to be celebrated by a series of entertainments and country excursions.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It swept the fashionable world of Ancona into its current; for the engagement had to be celebrated by a series of entertainments and country excursions.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading All that day, and for days to come, the lovers lived under the glamour of their intoxicating dream of joy.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading All that day, and for days to come, the lovers lived under the glamour of their intoxicating dream of joy.
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading All that day, and for days to come, the lovers lived under the glamour of their intoxicating dream of joy.
magicaladjectiveUS /ˈmædʒɪkəl/
possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers
From this reading That this invincible beauty should be plighted to the victorious young soldier, and that under circumstances which popular rumour exaggerated to an incredible extent, seemed to add a fresh interest to the princess in her newborn happiness, and to cast round her a magical charm.
Mansana's
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From this reading On the one side there was Mansana's reputation, on the other, Theresa's wealth, rank, and personal attractions.
newbornadjectiveUS /ˈnuːbɔːrn/
recently born
From this reading That this invincible beauty should be plighted to the victorious young soldier, and that under circumstances which popular rumour exaggerated to an incredible extent, seemed to add a fresh interest to the princess in her newborn happiness, and to cast round her a magical charm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All that day, and for days to come, the lovers lived under the glamour of their intoxicating dream of joy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the one side there was Mansana's reputation, on the other, Theresa's wealth, rank, and personal attractions.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On the one side there was Mansana's reputation, on the other, Theresa's wealth, rank, and personal attractions.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the one side there was Mansana's reputation, on the other, Theresa's wealth, rank, and personal attractions.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading On the one side there was Mansana's reputation, on the other, Theresa's wealth, rank, and personal attractions.
plighted
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From this reading That this invincible beauty should be plighted to the victorious young soldier, and that under circumstances which popular rumour exaggerated to an incredible extent, seemed to add a fresh interest to the princess in her newborn happiness, and to cast round her a magical charm.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading That this invincible beauty should be plighted to the victorious young soldier, and that under circumstances which popular rumour exaggerated to an incredible extent, seemed to add a fresh interest to the princess in her newborn happiness, and to cast round her a magical charm.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading That this invincible beauty should be plighted to the victorious young soldier, and that under circumstances which popular rumour exaggerated to an incredible extent, seemed to add a fresh interest to the princess in her newborn happiness, and to cast round her a magical charm.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading On the one side there was Mansana's reputation, on the other, Theresa's wealth, rank, and personal attractions.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading On the one side there was Mansana's reputation, on the other, Theresa's wealth, rank, and personal attractions.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading There was a fascinating element of strangeness and romance in the whole episode.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading That this invincible beauty should be plighted to the victorious young soldier, and that under circumstances which popular rumour exaggerated to an incredible extent, seemed to add a fresh interest to the princess in her newborn happiness, and to cast round her a magical charm.
rumournounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading That this invincible beauty should be plighted to the victorious young soldier, and that under circumstances which popular rumour exaggerated to an incredible extent, seemed to add a fresh interest to the princess in her newborn happiness, and to cast round her a magical charm.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading That this invincible beauty should be plighted to the victorious young soldier, and that under circumstances which popular rumour exaggerated to an incredible extent, seemed to add a fresh interest to the princess in her newborn happiness, and to cast round her a magical charm.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading It swept the fashionable world of Ancona into its current; for the engagement had to be celebrated by a series of entertainments and country excursions.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading That this invincible beauty should be plighted to the victorious young soldier, and that under circumstances which popular rumour exaggerated to an incredible extent, seemed to add a fresh interest to the princess in her newborn happiness, and to cast round her a magical charm.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On the one side there was Mansana's reputation, on the other, Theresa's wealth, rank, and personal attractions.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading That this invincible beauty should be plighted to the victorious young soldier, and that under circumstances which popular rumour exaggerated to an incredible extent, seemed to add a fresh interest to the princess in her newborn happiness, and to cast round her a magical charm.
strangenessnounUS /ˈstreɪndʒnəs/
unusualness as a consequence of not being well known
From this reading There was a fascinating element of strangeness and romance in the whole episode.
possessing sweep
From this reading It swept the fashionable world of Ancona into its current; for the engagement had to be celebrated by a series of entertainments and country excursions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All that day, and for days to come, the lovers lived under the glamour of their intoxicating dream of joy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All that day, and for days to come, the lovers lived under the glamour of their intoxicating dream of joy.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All that day, and for days to come, the lovers lived under the glamour of their intoxicating dream of joy.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a fascinating element of strangeness and romance in the whole episode.
Theresa'snounUS /tərˈiːsəz/
possessive form of “theresa” — Indian nun and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church (born of Albanian parents in what is now Macedonia); dedicated to helping the poor in India (1910-1997)
From this reading On the one side there was Mansana's reputation, on the other, Theresa's wealth, rank, and personal attractions.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading That this invincible beauty should be plighted to the victorious young soldier, and that under circumstances which popular rumour exaggerated to an incredible extent, seemed to add a fresh interest to the princess in her newborn happiness, and to cast round her a magical charm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All that day, and for days to come, the lovers lived under the glamour of their intoxicating dream of joy.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading All that day, and for days to come, the lovers lived under the glamour of their intoxicating dream of joy.
victoriousadjectiveUS /vɪkˈtɔːriəs/
having won
From this reading That this invincible beauty should be plighted to the victorious young soldier, and that under circumstances which popular rumour exaggerated to an incredible extent, seemed to add a fresh interest to the princess in her newborn happiness, and to cast round her a magical charm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a fascinating element of strangeness and romance in the whole episode.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading On the one side there was Mansana's reputation, on the other, Theresa's wealth, rank, and personal attractions.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That this invincible beauty should be plighted to the victorious young soldier, and that under circumstances which popular rumour exaggerated to an incredible extent, seemed to add a fresh interest to the princess in her newborn happiness, and to cast round her a magical charm.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading There was a fascinating element of strangeness and romance in the whole episode.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It swept the fashionable world of Ancona into its current; for the engagement had to be celebrated by a series of entertainments and country excursions.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading That this invincible beauty should be plighted to the victorious young soldier, and that under circumstances which popular rumour exaggerated to an incredible extent, seemed to add a fresh interest to the princess in her newborn happiness, and to cast round her a magical charm.
