used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Anthony roamed the streets for hours without being able to remember in the evening where he had been--in the manner of a happy and exulting lover.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Anthony roamed the streets for hours without being able to remember in the evening where he had been--in the manner of a happy and exulting lover.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The hansom drove away with Flora de Barral inside, without movement, without thought, only too glad to rest, to be alone and still moving away without effort, in solitude and silence.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Exulting indeed he was but it was a special sort of exultation which seemed to take him by the throat like an enemy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The hansom drove away with Flora de Barral inside, without movement, without thought, only too glad to rest, to be alone and still moving away without effort, in solitude and silence.
AnthonynounUS /ˈænθəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading Anthony roamed the streets for hours without being able to remember in the evening where he had been--in the manner of a happy and exulting lover.
Anthony'snounUS /ˈænθəniz/
possessive form of “anthony” — Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading Anthony's last words to Flora referred to the registry office where they were married ten days later.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading But nobody could have thought so from his face, which bore no signs of blissful anticipation.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The hansom drove away with Flora de Barral inside, without movement, without thought, only too glad to rest, to be alone and still moving away without effort, in solitude and silence.
Barral
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From this reading The hansom drove away with Flora de Barral inside, without movement, without thought, only too glad to rest, to be alone and still moving away without effort, in solitude and silence.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The hansom drove away with Flora de Barral inside, without movement, without thought, only too glad to rest, to be alone and still moving away without effort, in solitude and silence.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Anthony roamed the streets for hours without being able to remember in the evening where he had been--in the manner of a happy and exulting lover.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Anthony roamed the streets for hours without being able to remember in the evening where he had been--in the manner of a happy and exulting lover.
blissfuladjectiveUS /ˈblɪsfəl/
completely happy and contented
From this reading But nobody could have thought so from his face, which bore no signs of blissful anticipation.
cause to be bored
From this reading But nobody could have thought so from his face, which bore no signs of blissful anticipation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But nobody could have thought so from his face, which bore no signs of blissful anticipation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Exulting indeed he was but it was a special sort of exultation which seemed to take him by the throat like an enemy.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But nobody could have thought so from his face, which bore no signs of blissful anticipation.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Anthony's last words to Flora referred to the registry office where they were married ten days later.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The hansom drove away with Flora de Barral inside, without movement, without thought, only too glad to rest, to be alone and still moving away without effort, in solitude and silence.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading The hansom drove away with Flora de Barral inside, without movement, without thought, only too glad to rest, to be alone and still moving away without effort, in solitude and silence.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The hansom drove away with Flora de Barral inside, without movement, without thought, only too glad to rest, to be alone and still moving away without effort, in solitude and silence.
an opposing military force
From this reading Exulting indeed he was but it was a special sort of exultation which seemed to take him by the throat like an enemy.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Anthony roamed the streets for hours without being able to remember in the evening where he had been--in the manner of a happy and exulting lover.
exultationnoun
a feeling of extreme joy
From this reading Exulting indeed he was but it was a special sort of exultation which seemed to take him by the throat like an enemy.
exultingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzʌltɪŋ/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading Anthony roamed the streets for hours without being able to remember in the evening where he had been--in the manner of a happy and exulting lover.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But nobody could have thought so from his face, which bore no signs of blissful anticipation.
FloranounUS /ˈflɔːrə/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading The hansom drove away with Flora de Barral inside, without movement, without thought, only too glad to rest, to be alone and still moving away without effort, in solitude and silence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Anthony roamed the streets for hours without being able to remember in the evening where he had been--in the manner of a happy and exulting lover.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But nobody could have thought so from his face, which bore no signs of blissful anticipation.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading The hansom drove away with Flora de Barral inside, without movement, without thought, only too glad to rest, to be alone and still moving away without effort, in solitude and silence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Anthony roamed the streets for hours without being able to remember in the evening where he had been--in the manner of a happy and exulting lover.
hansomnounUS /ˈhænsəm/
a two-wheeled horse-drawn covered carriage with the driver's seat above and behind the passengers
From this reading The hansom drove away with Flora de Barral inside, without movement, without thought, only too glad to rest, to be alone and still moving away without effort, in solitude and silence.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Anthony roamed the streets for hours without being able to remember in the evening where he had been--in the manner of a happy and exulting lover.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But nobody could have thought so from his face, which bore no signs of blissful anticipation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Anthony roamed the streets for hours without being able to remember in the evening where he had been--in the manner of a happy and exulting lover.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Exulting indeed he was but it was a special sort of exultation which seemed to take him by the throat like an enemy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But nobody could have thought so from his face, which bore no signs of blissful anticipation.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Anthony roamed the streets for hours without being able to remember in the evening where he had been--in the manner of a happy and exulting lover.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The hansom drove away with Flora de Barral inside, without movement, without thought, only too glad to rest, to be alone and still moving away without effort, in solitude and silence.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Exulting indeed he was but it was a special sort of exultation which seemed to take him by the throat like an enemy.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading The hansom drove away with Flora de Barral inside, without movement, without thought, only too glad to rest, to be alone and still moving away without effort, in solitude and silence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Exulting indeed he was but it was a special sort of exultation which seemed to take him by the throat like an enemy.
immediately past
From this reading Anthony's last words to Flora referred to the registry office where they were married ten days later.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Anthony's last words to Flora referred to the registry office where they were married ten days later.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Exulting indeed he was but it was a special sort of exultation which seemed to take him by the throat like an enemy.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Anthony roamed the streets for hours without being able to remember in the evening where he had been--in the manner of a happy and exulting lover.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Anthony roamed the streets for hours without being able to remember in the evening where he had been--in the manner of a happy and exulting lover.
joined in matrimony
From this reading Anthony's last words to Flora referred to the registry office where they were married ten days later.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The hansom drove away with Flora de Barral inside, without movement, without thought, only too glad to rest, to be alone and still moving away without effort, in solitude and silence.
in motion
From this reading The hansom drove away with Flora de Barral inside, without movement, without thought, only too glad to rest, to be alone and still moving away without effort, in solitude and silence.
not any; not one
From this reading But nobody could have thought so from his face, which bore no signs of blissful anticipation.
no person; not anyone
From this reading But nobody could have thought so from his face, which bore no signs of blissful anticipation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Anthony roamed the streets for hours without being able to remember in the evening where he had been--in the manner of a happy and exulting lover.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Anthony's last words to Flora referred to the registry office where they were married ten days later.
and nothing more
From this reading The hansom drove away with Flora de Barral inside, without movement, without thought, only too glad to rest, to be alone and still moving away without effort, in solitude and silence.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading Anthony's last words to Flora referred to the registry office where they were married ten days later.
registrynounUS /ˈredʒɪstri/
an official written record of names or events or transactions
From this reading Anthony's last words to Flora referred to the registry office where they were married ten days later.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Anthony roamed the streets for hours without being able to remember in the evening where he had been--in the manner of a happy and exulting lover.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The hansom drove away with Flora de Barral inside, without movement, without thought, only too glad to rest, to be alone and still moving away without effort, in solitude and silence.
roamedverbUS /roʊmd/
past form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Anthony roamed the streets for hours without being able to remember in the evening where he had been--in the manner of a happy and exulting lover.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Exulting indeed he was but it was a special sort of exultation which seemed to take him by the throat like an enemy.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading But nobody could have thought so from his face, which bore no signs of blissful anticipation.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The hansom drove away with Flora de Barral inside, without movement, without thought, only too glad to rest, to be alone and still moving away without effort, in solitude and silence.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But nobody could have thought so from his face, which bore no signs of blissful anticipation.
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading The hansom drove away with Flora de Barral inside, without movement, without thought, only too glad to rest, to be alone and still moving away without effort, in solitude and silence.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Exulting indeed he was but it was a special sort of exultation which seemed to take him by the throat like an enemy.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Exulting indeed he was but it was a special sort of exultation which seemed to take him by the throat like an enemy.
not in physical motion
From this reading The hansom drove away with Flora de Barral inside, without movement, without thought, only too glad to rest, to be alone and still moving away without effort, in solitude and silence.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Anthony roamed the streets for hours without being able to remember in the evening where he had been--in the manner of a happy and exulting lover.
carry out
From this reading Exulting indeed he was but it was a special sort of exultation which seemed to take him by the throat like an enemy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Anthony's last words to Flora referred to the registry office where they were married ten days later.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The hansom drove away with Flora de Barral inside, without movement, without thought, only too glad to rest, to be alone and still moving away without effort, in solitude and silence.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Anthony's last words to Flora referred to the registry office where they were married ten days later.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The hansom drove away with Flora de Barral inside, without movement, without thought, only too glad to rest, to be alone and still moving away without effort, in solitude and silence.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading Exulting indeed he was but it was a special sort of exultation which seemed to take him by the throat like an enemy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The hansom drove away with Flora de Barral inside, without movement, without thought, only too glad to rest, to be alone and still moving away without effort, in solitude and silence.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The hansom drove away with Flora de Barral inside, without movement, without thought, only too glad to rest, to be alone and still moving away without effort, in solitude and silence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Exulting indeed he was but it was a special sort of exultation which seemed to take him by the throat like an enemy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Anthony's last words to Flora referred to the registry office where they were married ten days later.
in or at the place that
From this reading Anthony roamed the streets for hours without being able to remember in the evening where he had been--in the manner of a happy and exulting lover.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But nobody could have thought so from his face, which bore no signs of blissful anticipation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The hansom drove away with Flora de Barral inside, without movement, without thought, only too glad to rest, to be alone and still moving away without effort, in solitude and silence.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The hansom drove away with Flora de Barral inside, without movement, without thought, only too glad to rest, to be alone and still moving away without effort, in solitude and silence.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Anthony's last words to Flora referred to the registry office where they were married ten days later.
