used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now there was no longer a doubt weighing upon his spirit, Felix longed to tell his mother all.
(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 Now there was no longer a doubt weighing upon his spirit, Felix longed to tell his mother all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Though her boy was not the brilliant genius she had secretly and fondly hoped he would prove, he was still dearer to Felicita than ought else on earth or, indeed, in heaven; and her love for him was deeper than she supposed.
arisenverbUS /ərˈɪzən/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading The slight cloud that had arisen of late years between them was so gossamer-like yet, that the faintest breath could drive it away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The slight cloud that had arisen of late years between them was so gossamer-like yet, that the faintest breath could drive it away.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading On his part he had never lost that chivalrous tenderness, blended with deferential awe, with which he had regarded her from his early boyhood.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The slight cloud that had arisen of late years between them was so gossamer-like yet, that the faintest breath could drive it away.
blendedadjectiveUS /ˈblendɪd/
combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable
From this reading On his part he had never lost that chivalrous tenderness, blended with deferential awe, with which he had regarded her from his early boyhood.
a youthful male person
From this reading Though her boy was not the brilliant genius she had secretly and fondly hoped he would prove, he was still dearer to Felicita than ought else on earth or, indeed, in heaven; and her love for him was deeper than she supposed.
boyhoodnounUS /ˈbɔɪhʊd/
the childhood of a boy
From this reading On his part he had never lost that chivalrous tenderness, blended with deferential awe, with which he had regarded her from his early boyhood.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading The slight cloud that had arisen of late years between them was so gossamer-like yet, that the faintest breath could drive it away.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Though her boy was not the brilliant genius she had secretly and fondly hoped he would prove, he was still dearer to Felicita than ought else on earth or, indeed, in heaven; and her love for him was deeper than she supposed.
chivalrousadjective
being attentive to women like an ideal knight
From this reading On his part he had never lost that chivalrous tenderness, blended with deferential awe, with which he had regarded her from his early boyhood.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading The slight cloud that had arisen of late years between them was so gossamer-like yet, that the faintest breath could drive it away.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The slight cloud that had arisen of late years between them was so gossamer-like yet, that the faintest breath could drive it away.
deareradjectiveUS /ˈdɪrər/
comparative of “dear” — dearly loved
From this reading Though her boy was not the brilliant genius she had secretly and fondly hoped he would prove, he was still dearer to Felicita than ought else on earth or, indeed, in heaven; and her love for him was deeper than she supposed.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Though her boy was not the brilliant genius she had secretly and fondly hoped he would prove, he was still dearer to Felicita than ought else on earth or, indeed, in heaven; and her love for him was deeper than she supposed.
deferentialadjectiveUS /ˌdefərˈentʃəl/
showing deference
From this reading On his part he had never lost that chivalrous tenderness, blended with deferential awe, with which he had regarded her from his early boyhood.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Now there was no longer a doubt weighing upon his spirit, Felix longed to tell his mother all.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading The slight cloud that had arisen of late years between them was so gossamer-like yet, that the faintest breath could drive it away.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading On his part he had never lost that chivalrous tenderness, blended with deferential awe, with which he had regarded her from his early boyhood.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Though her boy was not the brilliant genius she had secretly and fondly hoped he would prove, he was still dearer to Felicita than ought else on earth or, indeed, in heaven; and her love for him was deeper than she supposed.
else
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From this reading Though her boy was not the brilliant genius she had secretly and fondly hoped he would prove, he was still dearer to Felicita than ought else on earth or, indeed, in heaven; and her love for him was deeper than she supposed.
faintestadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪntəst/
superlative of “faint” — deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading The slight cloud that had arisen of late years between them was so gossamer-like yet, that the faintest breath could drive it away.
Felicita
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From this reading Though her boy was not the brilliant genius she had secretly and fondly hoped he would prove, he was still dearer to Felicita than ought else on earth or, indeed, in heaven; and her love for him was deeper than she supposed.
FELICITA'S
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From this reading FELICITA'S REFUSAL.
Felix
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From this reading Now there was no longer a doubt weighing upon his spirit, Felix longed to tell his mother all.
fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading Though her boy was not the brilliant genius she had secretly and fondly hoped he would prove, he was still dearer to Felicita than ought else on earth or, indeed, in heaven; and her love for him was deeper than she supposed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Though her boy was not the brilliant genius she had secretly and fondly hoped he would prove, he was still dearer to Felicita than ought else on earth or, indeed, in heaven; and her love for him was deeper than she supposed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On his part he had never lost that chivalrous tenderness, blended with deferential awe, with which he had regarded her from his early boyhood.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Though her boy was not the brilliant genius she had secretly and fondly hoped he would prove, he was still dearer to Felicita than ought else on earth or, indeed, in heaven; and her love for him was deeper than she supposed.
gossamer-like
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From this reading The slight cloud that had arisen of late years between them was so gossamer-like yet, that the faintest breath could drive it away.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The slight cloud that had arisen of late years between them was so gossamer-like yet, that the faintest breath could drive it away.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though her boy was not the brilliant genius she had secretly and fondly hoped he would prove, he was still dearer to Felicita than ought else on earth or, indeed, in heaven; and her love for him was deeper than she supposed.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Though her boy was not the brilliant genius she had secretly and fondly hoped he would prove, he was still dearer to Felicita than ought else on earth or, indeed, in heaven; and her love for him was deeper than she supposed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Though her boy was not the brilliant genius she had secretly and fondly hoped he would prove, he was still dearer to Felicita than ought else on earth or, indeed, in heaven; and her love for him was deeper than she supposed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Though her boy was not the brilliant genius she had secretly and fondly hoped he would prove, he was still dearer to Felicita than ought else on earth or, indeed, in heaven; and her love for him was deeper than she supposed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Now there was no longer a doubt weighing upon his spirit, Felix longed to tell his mother all.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Though her boy was not the brilliant genius she had secretly and fondly hoped he would prove, he was still dearer to Felicita than ought else on earth or, indeed, in heaven; and her love for him was deeper than she supposed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Though her boy was not the brilliant genius she had secretly and fondly hoped he would prove, he was still dearer to Felicita than ought else on earth or, indeed, in heaven; and her love for him was deeper than she supposed.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Though her boy was not the brilliant genius she had secretly and fondly hoped he would prove, he was still dearer to Felicita than ought else on earth or, indeed, in heaven; and her love for him was deeper than she supposed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The slight cloud that had arisen of late years between them was so gossamer-like yet, that the faintest breath could drive it away.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The slight cloud that had arisen of late years between them was so gossamer-like yet, that the faintest breath could drive it away.
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading Now there was no longer a doubt weighing upon his spirit, Felix longed to tell his mother all.
for more time
From this reading Now there was no longer a doubt weighing upon his spirit, Felix longed to tell his mother all.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading On his part he had never lost that chivalrous tenderness, blended with deferential awe, with which he had regarded her from his early boyhood.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Though her boy was not the brilliant genius she had secretly and fondly hoped he would prove, he was still dearer to Felicita than ought else on earth or, indeed, in heaven; and her love for him was deeper than she supposed.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Now there was no longer a doubt weighing upon his spirit, Felix longed to tell his mother all.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading On his part he had never lost that chivalrous tenderness, blended with deferential awe, with which he had regarded her from his early boyhood.
not any; not one
From this reading Now there was no longer a doubt weighing upon his spirit, Felix longed to tell his mother all.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Though her boy was not the brilliant genius she had secretly and fondly hoped he would prove, he was still dearer to Felicita than ought else on earth or, indeed, in heaven; and her love for him was deeper than she supposed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now there was no longer a doubt weighing upon his spirit, Felix longed to tell his mother all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The slight cloud that had arisen of late years between them was so gossamer-like yet, that the faintest breath could drive it away.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Though her boy was not the brilliant genius she had secretly and fondly hoped he would prove, he was still dearer to Felicita than ought else on earth or, indeed, in heaven; and her love for him was deeper than she supposed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Though her boy was not the brilliant genius she had secretly and fondly hoped he would prove, he was still dearer to Felicita than ought else on earth or, indeed, in heaven; and her love for him was deeper than she supposed.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Though her boy was not the brilliant genius she had secretly and fondly hoped he would prove, he was still dearer to Felicita than ought else on earth or, indeed, in heaven; and her love for him was deeper than she supposed.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading On his part he had never lost that chivalrous tenderness, blended with deferential awe, with which he had regarded her from his early boyhood.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Though her boy was not the brilliant genius she had secretly and fondly hoped he would prove, he was still dearer to Felicita than ought else on earth or, indeed, in heaven; and her love for him was deeper than she supposed.
REFUSALnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading FELICITA'S REFUSAL.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading On his part he had never lost that chivalrous tenderness, blended with deferential awe, with which he had regarded her from his early boyhood.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading Though her boy was not the brilliant genius she had secretly and fondly hoped he would prove, he was still dearer to Felicita than ought else on earth or, indeed, in heaven; and her love for him was deeper than she supposed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though her boy was not the brilliant genius she had secretly and fondly hoped he would prove, he was still dearer to Felicita than ought else on earth or, indeed, in heaven; and her love for him was deeper than she supposed.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading The slight cloud that had arisen of late years between them was so gossamer-like yet, that the faintest breath could drive it away.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The slight cloud that had arisen of late years between them was so gossamer-like yet, that the faintest breath could drive it away.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Now there was no longer a doubt weighing upon his spirit, Felix longed to tell his mother all.
not in physical motion
From this reading Though her boy was not the brilliant genius she had secretly and fondly hoped he would prove, he was still dearer to Felicita than ought else on earth or, indeed, in heaven; and her love for him was deeper than she supposed.
required or under orders
From this reading Though her boy was not the brilliant genius she had secretly and fondly hoped he would prove, he was still dearer to Felicita than ought else on earth or, indeed, in heaven; and her love for him was deeper than she supposed.
express in words
From this reading Now there was no longer a doubt weighing upon his spirit, Felix longed to tell his mother all.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading On his part he had never lost that chivalrous tenderness, blended with deferential awe, with which he had regarded her from his early boyhood.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Though her boy was not the brilliant genius she had secretly and fondly hoped he would prove, he was still dearer to Felicita than ought else on earth or, indeed, in heaven; and her love for him was deeper than she supposed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The slight cloud that had arisen of late years between them was so gossamer-like yet, that the faintest breath could drive it away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The slight cloud that had arisen of late years between them was so gossamer-like yet, that the faintest breath could drive it away.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The slight cloud that had arisen of late years between them was so gossamer-like yet, that the faintest breath could drive it away.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Now there was no longer a doubt weighing upon his spirit, Felix longed to tell his mother all.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though her boy was not the brilliant genius she had secretly and fondly hoped he would prove, he was still dearer to Felicita than ought else on earth or, indeed, in heaven; and her love for him was deeper than she supposed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now there was no longer a doubt weighing upon his spirit, Felix longed to tell his mother all.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Now there was no longer a doubt weighing upon his spirit, Felix longed to tell his mother all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now there was no longer a doubt weighing upon his spirit, Felix longed to tell his mother all.
weighingnounUS /ˈweɪɪŋ/
careful consideration
From this reading Now there was no longer a doubt weighing upon his spirit, Felix longed to tell his mother all.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On his part he had never lost that chivalrous tenderness, blended with deferential awe, with which he had regarded her from his early boyhood.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On his part he had never lost that chivalrous tenderness, blended with deferential awe, with which he had regarded her from his early boyhood.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Though her boy was not the brilliant genius she had secretly and fondly hoped he would prove, he was still dearer to Felicita than ought else on earth or, indeed, in heaven; and her love for him was deeper than she supposed.
a late time of life
From this reading The slight cloud that had arisen of late years between them was so gossamer-like yet, that the faintest breath could drive it away.
but in spite of that
From this reading The slight cloud that had arisen of late years between them was so gossamer-like yet, that the faintest breath could drive it away.
