used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Deronda’s eagerness to confess his love could hardly have had a stronger stimulus than Hans had given it in his assurance that Mirah needed relief from jealousy.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading If she accepted his love, he felt courageous about all other consequences, and as her betrothed husband he would gain a protective authority which might be a desirable defense for her in future difficulties with her father.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading If she accepted his love, he felt courageous about all other consequences, and as her betrothed husband he would gain a protective authority which might be a desirable defense for her in future difficulties with her father.
(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 thoughts, all passions, all delights, Whatever stirs this mortal frame, All are but ministers of Love, And feed his sacred flame.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He went on his next visit to Ezra with the determination to be resolute in using—nay, in requesting—an opportunity of private conversation with her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “All thoughts, all passions, all delights, Whatever stirs this mortal frame, All are but ministers of Love, And feed his sacred flame.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “All thoughts, all passions, all delights, Whatever stirs this mortal frame, All are but ministers of Love, And feed his sacred flame.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If she accepted his love, he felt courageous about all other consequences, and as her betrothed husband he would gain a protective authority which might be a desirable defense for her in future difficulties with her father.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Deronda’s eagerness to confess his love could hardly have had a stronger stimulus than Hans had given it in his assurance that Mirah needed relief from jealousy.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading If she accepted his love, he felt courageous about all other consequences, and as her betrothed husband he would gain a protective authority which might be a desirable defense for her in future difficulties with her father.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He went on his next visit to Ezra with the determination to be resolute in using—nay, in requesting—an opportunity of private conversation with her.
betrothedadjective
pledged to be married
From this reading If she accepted his love, he felt courageous about all other consequences, and as her betrothed husband he would gain a protective authority which might be a desirable defense for her in future difficulties with her father.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “All thoughts, all passions, all delights, Whatever stirs this mortal frame, All are but ministers of Love, And feed his sacred flame.”
COLERIDGEnounUS /ˈkoʊlrɪdʒ/
English romantic poet (1772-1834)
From this reading —COLERIDGE.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Deronda’s eagerness to confess his love could hardly have had a stronger stimulus than Hans had given it in his assurance that Mirah needed relief from jealousy.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading If she accepted his love, he felt courageous about all other consequences, and as her betrothed husband he would gain a protective authority which might be a desirable defense for her in future difficulties with her father.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading He went on his next visit to Ezra with the determination to be resolute in using—nay, in requesting—an opportunity of private conversation with her.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Deronda’s eagerness to confess his love could hardly have had a stronger stimulus than Hans had given it in his assurance that Mirah needed relief from jealousy.
courageousadjectiveUS /kərˈeɪdʒəs/
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading If she accepted his love, he felt courageous about all other consequences, and as her betrothed husband he would gain a protective authority which might be a desirable defense for her in future difficulties with her father.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading If she accepted his love, he felt courageous about all other consequences, and as her betrothed husband he would gain a protective authority which might be a desirable defense for her in future difficulties with her father.
delightsnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading “All thoughts, all passions, all delights, Whatever stirs this mortal frame, All are but ministers of Love, And feed his sacred flame.”
Deronda's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Deronda’s eagerness to confess his love could hardly have had a stronger stimulus than Hans had given it in his assurance that Mirah needed relief from jealousy.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading If she accepted his love, he felt courageous about all other consequences, and as her betrothed husband he would gain a protective authority which might be a desirable defense for her in future difficulties with her father.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading He went on his next visit to Ezra with the determination to be resolute in using—nay, in requesting—an opportunity of private conversation with her.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading If she accepted his love, he felt courageous about all other consequences, and as her betrothed husband he would gain a protective authority which might be a desirable defense for her in future difficulties with her father.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading Deronda’s eagerness to confess his love could hardly have had a stronger stimulus than Hans had given it in his assurance that Mirah needed relief from jealousy.
EzranounUS /ˈezrə/
a Jewish priest and scribe sent by the Persian king to restore Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem
From this reading He went on his next visit to Ezra with the determination to be resolute in using—nay, in requesting—an opportunity of private conversation with her.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading If she accepted his love, he felt courageous about all other consequences, and as her betrothed husband he would gain a protective authority which might be a desirable defense for her in future difficulties with her father.
provide as food
From this reading “All thoughts, all passions, all delights, Whatever stirs this mortal frame, All are but ministers of Love, And feed his sacred flame.”
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading If she accepted his love, he felt courageous about all other consequences, and as her betrothed husband he would gain a protective authority which might be a desirable defense for her in future difficulties with her father.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading “All thoughts, all passions, all delights, Whatever stirs this mortal frame, All are but ministers of Love, And feed his sacred flame.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If she accepted his love, he felt courageous about all other consequences, and as her betrothed husband he would gain a protective authority which might be a desirable defense for her in future difficulties with her father.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading “All thoughts, all passions, all delights, Whatever stirs this mortal frame, All are but ministers of Love, And feed his sacred flame.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Deronda’s eagerness to confess his love could hardly have had a stronger stimulus than Hans had given it in his assurance that Mirah needed relief from jealousy.
yet to be or coming
From this reading If she accepted his love, he felt courageous about all other consequences, and as her betrothed husband he would gain a protective authority which might be a desirable defense for her in future difficulties with her father.
obtain
From this reading If she accepted his love, he felt courageous about all other consequences, and as her betrothed husband he would gain a protective authority which might be a desirable defense for her in future difficulties with her father.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Deronda’s eagerness to confess his love could hardly have had a stronger stimulus than Hans had given it in his assurance that Mirah needed relief from jealousy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Deronda’s eagerness to confess his love could hardly have had a stronger stimulus than Hans had given it in his assurance that Mirah needed relief from jealousy.
HansnounUS /hɑːns/
plural of “han” — imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time from 206 BC to AD 220) and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization
From this reading Deronda’s eagerness to confess his love could hardly have had a stronger stimulus than Hans had given it in his assurance that Mirah needed relief from jealousy.
only a very short time before
From this reading Deronda’s eagerness to confess his love could hardly have had a stronger stimulus than Hans had given it in his assurance that Mirah needed relief from jealousy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Deronda’s eagerness to confess his love could hardly have had a stronger stimulus than Hans had given it in his assurance that Mirah needed relief from jealousy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He went on his next visit to Ezra with the determination to be resolute in using—nay, in requesting—an opportunity of private conversation with her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He went on his next visit to Ezra with the determination to be resolute in using—nay, in requesting—an opportunity of private conversation with her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “All thoughts, all passions, all delights, Whatever stirs this mortal frame, All are but ministers of Love, And feed his sacred flame.”
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading If she accepted his love, he felt courageous about all other consequences, and as her betrothed husband he would gain a protective authority which might be a desirable defense for her in future difficulties with her father.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If she accepted his love, he felt courageous about all other consequences, and as her betrothed husband he would gain a protective authority which might be a desirable defense for her in future difficulties with her father.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Deronda’s eagerness to confess his love could hardly have had a stronger stimulus than Hans had given it in his assurance that Mirah needed relief from jealousy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Deronda’s eagerness to confess his love could hardly have had a stronger stimulus than Hans had given it in his assurance that Mirah needed relief from jealousy.
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading Deronda’s eagerness to confess his love could hardly have had a stronger stimulus than Hans had given it in his assurance that Mirah needed relief from jealousy.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “All thoughts, all passions, all delights, Whatever stirs this mortal frame, All are but ministers of Love, And feed his sacred flame.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If she accepted his love, he felt courageous about all other consequences, and as her betrothed husband he would gain a protective authority which might be a desirable defense for her in future difficulties with her father.
ministersnounUS /ˈmɪnəstərz/
plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading “All thoughts, all passions, all delights, Whatever stirs this mortal frame, All are but ministers of Love, And feed his sacred flame.”
Mirah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Deronda’s eagerness to confess his love could hardly have had a stronger stimulus than Hans had given it in his assurance that Mirah needed relief from jealousy.
subject to death
From this reading “All thoughts, all passions, all delights, Whatever stirs this mortal frame, All are but ministers of Love, And feed his sacred flame.”
an old word for “no”
From this reading He went on his next visit to Ezra with the determination to be resolute in using—nay, in requesting—an opportunity of private conversation with her.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Deronda’s eagerness to confess his love could hardly have had a stronger stimulus than Hans had given it in his assurance that Mirah needed relief from jealousy.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He went on his next visit to Ezra with the determination to be resolute in using—nay, in requesting—an opportunity of private conversation with her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “All thoughts, all passions, all delights, Whatever stirs this mortal frame, All are but ministers of Love, And feed his sacred flame.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He went on his next visit to Ezra with the determination to be resolute in using—nay, in requesting—an opportunity of private conversation with her.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He went on his next visit to Ezra with the determination to be resolute in using—nay, in requesting—an opportunity of private conversation with her.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading If she accepted his love, he felt courageous about all other consequences, and as her betrothed husband he would gain a protective authority which might be a desirable defense for her in future difficulties with her father.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading “All thoughts, all passions, all delights, Whatever stirs this mortal frame, All are but ministers of Love, And feed his sacred flame.”
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading He went on his next visit to Ezra with the determination to be resolute in using—nay, in requesting—an opportunity of private conversation with her.
protectiveadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪv/
intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind
From this reading If she accepted his love, he felt courageous about all other consequences, and as her betrothed husband he would gain a protective authority which might be a desirable defense for her in future difficulties with her father.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Deronda’s eagerness to confess his love could hardly have had a stronger stimulus than Hans had given it in his assurance that Mirah needed relief from jealousy.
requestingverbUS /rɪˈkwestɪŋ/
-ing form of “request” — express the need or desire for
From this reading He went on his next visit to Ezra with the determination to be resolute in using—nay, in requesting—an opportunity of private conversation with her.
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading He went on his next visit to Ezra with the determination to be resolute in using—nay, in requesting—an opportunity of private conversation with her.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading “All thoughts, all passions, all delights, Whatever stirs this mortal frame, All are but ministers of Love, And feed his sacred flame.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If she accepted his love, he felt courageous about all other consequences, and as her betrothed husband he would gain a protective authority which might be a desirable defense for her in future difficulties with her father.
stimulusnounUS /ˈstɪmjələs/
any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
From this reading Deronda’s eagerness to confess his love could hardly have had a stronger stimulus than Hans had given it in his assurance that Mirah needed relief from jealousy.
stirsnounUS /stɜːrz/
plural of “stir” — a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event
From this reading “All thoughts, all passions, all delights, Whatever stirs this mortal frame, All are but ministers of Love, And feed his sacred flame.”
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Deronda’s eagerness to confess his love could hardly have had a stronger stimulus than Hans had given it in his assurance that Mirah needed relief from jealousy.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Deronda’s eagerness to confess his love could hardly have had a stronger stimulus than Hans had given it in his assurance that Mirah needed relief from jealousy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Deronda’s eagerness to confess his love could hardly have had a stronger stimulus than Hans had given it in his assurance that Mirah needed relief from jealousy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He went on his next visit to Ezra with the determination to be resolute in using—nay, in requesting—an opportunity of private conversation with her.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “All thoughts, all passions, all delights, Whatever stirs this mortal frame, All are but ministers of Love, And feed his sacred flame.”
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “All thoughts, all passions, all delights, Whatever stirs this mortal frame, All are but ministers of Love, And feed his sacred flame.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Deronda’s eagerness to confess his love could hardly have had a stronger stimulus than Hans had given it in his assurance that Mirah needed relief from jealousy.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading He went on his next visit to Ezra with the determination to be resolute in using—nay, in requesting—an opportunity of private conversation with her.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He went on his next visit to Ezra with the determination to be resolute in using—nay, in requesting—an opportunity of private conversation with her.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went on his next visit to Ezra with the determination to be resolute in using—nay, in requesting—an opportunity of private conversation with her.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading “All thoughts, all passions, all delights, Whatever stirs this mortal frame, All are but ministers of Love, And feed his sacred flame.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If she accepted his love, he felt courageous about all other consequences, and as her betrothed husband he would gain a protective authority which might be a desirable defense for her in future difficulties with her father.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He went on his next visit to Ezra with the determination to be resolute in using—nay, in requesting—an opportunity of private conversation with her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If she accepted his love, he felt courageous about all other consequences, and as her betrothed husband he would gain a protective authority which might be a desirable defense for her in future difficulties with her father.
