used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bulwer.--The Sea Captain, The name, as well as the appearance of the person thus announced, awakened in their turn in the mind of Emanuel a confused recollection of which he could not affix either date or event.
affixverbUS /ˈæfɪks/
attach to
From this reading Bulwer.--The Sea Captain, The name, as well as the appearance of the person thus announced, awakened in their turn in the mind of Emanuel a confused recollection of which he could not affix either date or event.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Woman’s love Once given, may break the heart that holds--but never Melts into air save with her latest sigh.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the moment was ill-timed for a visit, and though the young count, pre-occupied by his projects for the future, would have preferred meditating upon and ripening them, he was compelled, by the rules of etiquette, so severe in those days between well-bred people, to receive the visitor with courtesy and politeness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although the moment was ill-timed for a visit, and though the young count, pre-occupied by his projects for the future, would have preferred meditating upon and ripening them, he was compelled, by the rules of etiquette, so severe in those days between well-bred people, to receive the visitor with courtesy and politeness.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Bulwer.--The Sea Captain, The name, as well as the appearance of the person thus announced, awakened in their turn in the mind of Emanuel a confused recollection of which he could not affix either date or event.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Bulwer.--The Sea Captain, The name, as well as the appearance of the person thus announced, awakened in their turn in the mind of Emanuel a confused recollection of which he could not affix either date or event.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bulwer.--The Sea Captain, The name, as well as the appearance of the person thus announced, awakened in their turn in the mind of Emanuel a confused recollection of which he could not affix either date or event.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading Bulwer.--The Sea Captain, The name, as well as the appearance of the person thus announced, awakened in their turn in the mind of Emanuel a confused recollection of which he could not affix either date or event.
bespokeadjectiveUS /bʊˈspoʊk/
(of clothing) custom-made
From this reading The deportment of the latter bespoke the man of distinction.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Although the moment was ill-timed for a visit, and though the young count, pre-occupied by his projects for the future, would have preferred meditating upon and ripening them, he was compelled, by the rules of etiquette, so severe in those days between well-bred people, to receive the visitor with courtesy and politeness.
terminate
From this reading Woman’s love Once given, may break the heart that holds--but never Melts into air save with her latest sigh.
Bulwer
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From this reading Bulwer.--The Sea Captain, The name, as well as the appearance of the person thus announced, awakened in their turn in the mind of Emanuel a confused recollection of which he could not affix either date or event.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Woman’s love Once given, may break the heart that holds--but never Melts into air save with her latest sigh.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The person, preceded by the servant, entered the room by a door opposite the one through which the marchioness had retired.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Bulwer.--The Sea Captain, The name, as well as the appearance of the person thus announced, awakened in their turn in the mind of Emanuel a confused recollection of which he could not affix either date or event.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading Although the moment was ill-timed for a visit, and though the young count, pre-occupied by his projects for the future, would have preferred meditating upon and ripening them, he was compelled, by the rules of etiquette, so severe in those days between well-bred people, to receive the visitor with courtesy and politeness.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading Bulwer.--The Sea Captain, The name, as well as the appearance of the person thus announced, awakened in their turn in the mind of Emanuel a confused recollection of which he could not affix either date or event.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Bulwer.--The Sea Captain, The name, as well as the appearance of the person thus announced, awakened in their turn in the mind of Emanuel a confused recollection of which he could not affix either date or event.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Although the moment was ill-timed for a visit, and though the young count, pre-occupied by his projects for the future, would have preferred meditating upon and ripening them, he was compelled, by the rules of etiquette, so severe in those days between well-bred people, to receive the visitor with courtesy and politeness.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading Although the moment was ill-timed for a visit, and though the young count, pre-occupied by his projects for the future, would have preferred meditating upon and ripening them, he was compelled, by the rules of etiquette, so severe in those days between well-bred people, to receive the visitor with courtesy and politeness.
the specified day of the month
From this reading Bulwer.--The Sea Captain, The name, as well as the appearance of the person thus announced, awakened in their turn in the mind of Emanuel a confused recollection of which he could not affix either date or event.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Although the moment was ill-timed for a visit, and though the young count, pre-occupied by his projects for the future, would have preferred meditating upon and ripening them, he was compelled, by the rules of etiquette, so severe in those days between well-bred people, to receive the visitor with courtesy and politeness.
deportmentnounUS /dəˈpɔːrtmənt/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading The deportment of the latter bespoke the man of distinction.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading The deportment of the latter bespoke the man of distinction.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The person, preceded by the servant, entered the room by a door opposite the one through which the marchioness had retired.
one or the other of two
From this reading Bulwer.--The Sea Captain, The name, as well as the appearance of the person thus announced, awakened in their turn in the mind of Emanuel a confused recollection of which he could not affix either date or event.
Emanuel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bulwer.--The Sea Captain, The name, as well as the appearance of the person thus announced, awakened in their turn in the mind of Emanuel a confused recollection of which he could not affix either date or event.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The person, preceded by the servant, entered the room by a door opposite the one through which the marchioness had retired.
etiquettenounUS /ˈetəkət/
rules governing socially acceptable behavior
From this reading Although the moment was ill-timed for a visit, and though the young count, pre-occupied by his projects for the future, would have preferred meditating upon and ripening them, he was compelled, by the rules of etiquette, so severe in those days between well-bred people, to receive the visitor with courtesy and politeness.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Bulwer.--The Sea Captain, The name, as well as the appearance of the person thus announced, awakened in their turn in the mind of Emanuel a confused recollection of which he could not affix either date or event.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Although the moment was ill-timed for a visit, and though the young count, pre-occupied by his projects for the future, would have preferred meditating upon and ripening them, he was compelled, by the rules of etiquette, so severe in those days between well-bred people, to receive the visitor with courtesy and politeness.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Although the moment was ill-timed for a visit, and though the young count, pre-occupied by his projects for the future, would have preferred meditating upon and ripening them, he was compelled, by the rules of etiquette, so severe in those days between well-bred people, to receive the visitor with courtesy and politeness.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Woman’s love Once given, may break the heart that holds--but never Melts into air save with her latest sigh.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The person, preceded by the servant, entered the room by a door opposite the one through which the marchioness had retired.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Although the moment was ill-timed for a visit, and though the young count, pre-occupied by his projects for the future, would have preferred meditating upon and ripening them, he was compelled, by the rules of etiquette, so severe in those days between well-bred people, to receive the visitor with courtesy and politeness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bulwer.--The Sea Captain, The name, as well as the appearance of the person thus announced, awakened in their turn in the mind of Emanuel a confused recollection of which he could not affix either date or event.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Woman’s love Once given, may break the heart that holds--but never Melts into air save with her latest sigh.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Woman’s love Once given, may break the heart that holds--but never Melts into air save with her latest sigh.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Although the moment was ill-timed for a visit, and though the young count, pre-occupied by his projects for the future, would have preferred meditating upon and ripening them, he was compelled, by the rules of etiquette, so severe in those days between well-bred people, to receive the visitor with courtesy and politeness.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading Woman’s love Once given, may break the heart that holds--but never Melts into air save with her latest sigh.
ill-timedadjective
badly timed
From this reading Although the moment was ill-timed for a visit, and though the young count, pre-occupied by his projects for the future, would have preferred meditating upon and ripening them, he was compelled, by the rules of etiquette, so severe in those days between well-bred people, to receive the visitor with courtesy and politeness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bulwer.--The Sea Captain, The name, as well as the appearance of the person thus announced, awakened in their turn in the mind of Emanuel a confused recollection of which he could not affix either date or event.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Woman’s love Once given, may break the heart that holds--but never Melts into air save with her latest sigh.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading Woman’s love Once given, may break the heart that holds--but never Melts into air save with her latest sigh.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The deportment of the latter bespoke the man of distinction.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Woman’s love Once given, may break the heart that holds--but never Melts into air save with her latest sigh.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The deportment of the latter bespoke the man of distinction.
marchionessnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃənɪs/
the wife or widow of a marquis
From this reading The person, preceded by the servant, entered the room by a door opposite the one through which the marchioness had retired.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Woman’s love Once given, may break the heart that holds--but never Melts into air save with her latest sigh.
meditatingverbUS /ˈmedəteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “meditate” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading Although the moment was ill-timed for a visit, and though the young count, pre-occupied by his projects for the future, would have preferred meditating upon and ripening them, he was compelled, by the rules of etiquette, so severe in those days between well-bred people, to receive the visitor with courtesy and politeness.
MeltsnounUS /melts/
plural of “melt” — the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
From this reading Woman’s love Once given, may break the heart that holds--but never Melts into air save with her latest sigh.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Bulwer.--The Sea Captain, The name, as well as the appearance of the person thus announced, awakened in their turn in the mind of Emanuel a confused recollection of which he could not affix either date or event.
a particular point in time
From this reading Although the moment was ill-timed for a visit, and though the young count, pre-occupied by his projects for the future, would have preferred meditating upon and ripening them, he was compelled, by the rules of etiquette, so severe in those days between well-bred people, to receive the visitor with courtesy and politeness.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Bulwer.--The Sea Captain, The name, as well as the appearance of the person thus announced, awakened in their turn in the mind of Emanuel a confused recollection of which he could not affix either date or event.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Woman’s love Once given, may break the heart that holds--but never Melts into air save with her latest sigh.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Bulwer.--The Sea Captain, The name, as well as the appearance of the person thus announced, awakened in their turn in the mind of Emanuel a confused recollection of which he could not affix either date or event.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bulwer.--The Sea Captain, The name, as well as the appearance of the person thus announced, awakened in their turn in the mind of Emanuel a confused recollection of which he could not affix either date or event.
on one occasion
From this reading Woman’s love Once given, may break the heart that holds--but never Melts into air save with her latest sigh.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The person, preceded by the servant, entered the room by a door opposite the one through which the marchioness had retired.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading The person, preceded by the servant, entered the room by a door opposite the one through which the marchioness had retired.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Bulwer.--The Sea Captain, The name, as well as the appearance of the person thus announced, awakened in their turn in the mind of Emanuel a confused recollection of which he could not affix either date or event.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Although the moment was ill-timed for a visit, and though the young count, pre-occupied by his projects for the future, would have preferred meditating upon and ripening them, he was compelled, by the rules of etiquette, so severe in those days between well-bred people, to receive the visitor with courtesy and politeness.
a human being
From this reading Bulwer.--The Sea Captain, The name, as well as the appearance of the person thus announced, awakened in their turn in the mind of Emanuel a confused recollection of which he could not affix either date or event.
politenessnounUS /pəˈlaɪtnəs/
a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
From this reading Although the moment was ill-timed for a visit, and though the young count, pre-occupied by his projects for the future, would have preferred meditating upon and ripening them, he was compelled, by the rules of etiquette, so severe in those days between well-bred people, to receive the visitor with courtesy and politeness.
pre-occupied
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Although the moment was ill-timed for a visit, and though the young count, pre-occupied by his projects for the future, would have preferred meditating upon and ripening them, he was compelled, by the rules of etiquette, so severe in those days between well-bred people, to receive the visitor with courtesy and politeness.
precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading The person, preceded by the servant, entered the room by a door opposite the one through which the marchioness had retired.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading Although the moment was ill-timed for a visit, and though the young count, pre-occupied by his projects for the future, would have preferred meditating upon and ripening them, he was compelled, by the rules of etiquette, so severe in those days between well-bred people, to receive the visitor with courtesy and politeness.
projectsnounUS /ˈprɑːdʒekts/
plural of “project” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Although the moment was ill-timed for a visit, and though the young count, pre-occupied by his projects for the future, would have preferred meditating upon and ripening them, he was compelled, by the rules of etiquette, so severe in those days between well-bred people, to receive the visitor with courtesy and politeness.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Although the moment was ill-timed for a visit, and though the young count, pre-occupied by his projects for the future, would have preferred meditating upon and ripening them, he was compelled, by the rules of etiquette, so severe in those days between well-bred people, to receive the visitor with courtesy and politeness.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading Bulwer.--The Sea Captain, The name, as well as the appearance of the person thus announced, awakened in their turn in the mind of Emanuel a confused recollection of which he could not affix either date or event.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading The person, preceded by the servant, entered the room by a door opposite the one through which the marchioness had retired.
ripeningnounUS /ˈraɪpənɪŋ/
coming to full development; becoming mature
From this reading Although the moment was ill-timed for a visit, and though the young count, pre-occupied by his projects for the future, would have preferred meditating upon and ripening them, he was compelled, by the rules of etiquette, so severe in those days between well-bred people, to receive the visitor with courtesy and politeness.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The person, preceded by the servant, entered the room by a door opposite the one through which the marchioness had retired.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Although the moment was ill-timed for a visit, and though the young count, pre-occupied by his projects for the future, would have preferred meditating upon and ripening them, he was compelled, by the rules of etiquette, so severe in those days between well-bred people, to receive the visitor with courtesy and politeness.
except for; apart from
From this reading Woman’s love Once given, may break the heart that holds--but never Melts into air save with her latest sigh.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Bulwer.--The Sea Captain, The name, as well as the appearance of the person thus announced, awakened in their turn in the mind of Emanuel a confused recollection of which he could not affix either date or event.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The person, preceded by the servant, entered the room by a door opposite the one through which the marchioness had retired.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading Although the moment was ill-timed for a visit, and though the young count, pre-occupied by his projects for the future, would have preferred meditating upon and ripening them, he was compelled, by the rules of etiquette, so severe in those days between well-bred people, to receive the visitor with courtesy and politeness.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Woman’s love Once given, may break the heart that holds--but never Melts into air save with her latest sigh.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Although the moment was ill-timed for a visit, and though the young count, pre-occupied by his projects for the future, would have preferred meditating upon and ripening them, he was compelled, by the rules of etiquette, so severe in those days between well-bred people, to receive the visitor with courtesy and politeness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Woman’s love Once given, may break the heart that holds--but never Melts into air save with her latest sigh.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Woman’s love Once given, may break the heart that holds--but never Melts into air save with her latest sigh.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Bulwer.--The Sea Captain, The name, as well as the appearance of the person thus announced, awakened in their turn in the mind of Emanuel a confused recollection of which he could not affix either date or event.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Although the moment was ill-timed for a visit, and though the young count, pre-occupied by his projects for the future, would have preferred meditating upon and ripening them, he was compelled, by the rules of etiquette, so severe in those days between well-bred people, to receive the visitor with courtesy and politeness.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Although the moment was ill-timed for a visit, and though the young count, pre-occupied by his projects for the future, would have preferred meditating upon and ripening them, he was compelled, by the rules of etiquette, so severe in those days between well-bred people, to receive the visitor with courtesy and politeness.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the moment was ill-timed for a visit, and though the young count, pre-occupied by his projects for the future, would have preferred meditating upon and ripening them, he was compelled, by the rules of etiquette, so severe in those days between well-bred people, to receive the visitor with courtesy and politeness.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The person, preceded by the servant, entered the room by a door opposite the one through which the marchioness had retired.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Bulwer.--The Sea Captain, The name, as well as the appearance of the person thus announced, awakened in their turn in the mind of Emanuel a confused recollection of which he could not affix either date or event.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although the moment was ill-timed for a visit, and though the young count, pre-occupied by his projects for the future, would have preferred meditating upon and ripening them, he was compelled, by the rules of etiquette, so severe in those days between well-bred people, to receive the visitor with courtesy and politeness.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Bulwer.--The Sea Captain, The name, as well as the appearance of the person thus announced, awakened in their turn in the mind of Emanuel a confused recollection of which he could not affix either date or event.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Although the moment was ill-timed for a visit, and though the young count, pre-occupied by his projects for the future, would have preferred meditating upon and ripening them, he was compelled, by the rules of etiquette, so severe in those days between well-bred people, to receive the visitor with courtesy and politeness.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Although the moment was ill-timed for a visit, and though the young count, pre-occupied by his projects for the future, would have preferred meditating upon and ripening them, he was compelled, by the rules of etiquette, so severe in those days between well-bred people, to receive the visitor with courtesy and politeness.
someone who visits
From this reading Although the moment was ill-timed for a visit, and though the young count, pre-occupied by his projects for the future, would have preferred meditating upon and ripening them, he was compelled, by the rules of etiquette, so severe in those days between well-bred people, to receive the visitor with courtesy and politeness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although the moment was ill-timed for a visit, and though the young count, pre-occupied by his projects for the future, would have preferred meditating upon and ripening them, he was compelled, by the rules of etiquette, so severe in those days between well-bred people, to receive the visitor with courtesy and politeness.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Bulwer.--The Sea Captain, The name, as well as the appearance of the person thus announced, awakened in their turn in the mind of Emanuel a confused recollection of which he could not affix either date or event.
well-bredadjective
of good upbringing
From this reading Although the moment was ill-timed for a visit, and though the young count, pre-occupied by his projects for the future, would have preferred meditating upon and ripening them, he was compelled, by the rules of etiquette, so severe in those days between well-bred people, to receive the visitor with courtesy and politeness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Bulwer.--The Sea Captain, The name, as well as the appearance of the person thus announced, awakened in their turn in the mind of Emanuel a confused recollection of which he could not affix either date or event.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Woman’s love Once given, may break the heart that holds--but never Melts into air save with her latest sigh.
Woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Woman’s love Once given, may break the heart that holds--but never Melts into air save with her latest sigh.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Although the moment was ill-timed for a visit, and though the young count, pre-occupied by his projects for the future, would have preferred meditating upon and ripening them, he was compelled, by the rules of etiquette, so severe in those days between well-bred people, to receive the visitor with courtesy and politeness.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Although the moment was ill-timed for a visit, and though the young count, pre-occupied by his projects for the future, would have preferred meditating upon and ripening them, he was compelled, by the rules of etiquette, so severe in those days between well-bred people, to receive the visitor with courtesy and politeness.
