used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He never appeared so illumined with intellect, so glowing with feeling, as in moments like these; and I was flattered that a mind so brilliant, and a heart so warm, reserved their brightness and their warmth for me.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading I was fearful of displeasing him by showing too much pleasure in what did not appear to interest him; but when the door was closed on the departing guest and he exclaimed,-- "Thank heaven! we are once more alone!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I would not give the impression that, at this time, I felt hurt at the coldness and reserve of Ernest, as exhibited in society.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I was fearful of displeasing him by showing too much pleasure in what did not appear to interest him; but when the door was closed on the departing guest and he exclaimed,-- "Thank heaven! we are once more alone!"
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He never appeared so illumined with intellect, so glowing with feeling, as in moments like these; and I was flattered that a mind so brilliant, and a heart so warm, reserved their brightness and their warmth for me.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I was fearful of displeasing him by showing too much pleasure in what did not appear to interest him; but when the door was closed on the departing guest and he exclaimed,-- "Thank heaven! we are once more alone!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I would not give the impression that, at this time, I felt hurt at the coldness and reserve of Ernest, as exhibited in society.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I would not give the impression that, at this time, I felt hurt at the coldness and reserve of Ernest, as exhibited in society.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If he was happy with me, and me only, how supremely blest should I be, with a companion so intellectual and fascinating!
blestadjectiveUS /blest/
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading If he was happy with me, and me only, how supremely blest should I be, with a companion so intellectual and fascinating!
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading He never appeared so illumined with intellect, so glowing with feeling, as in moments like these; and I was flattered that a mind so brilliant, and a heart so warm, reserved their brightness and their warmth for me.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading He never appeared so illumined with intellect, so glowing with feeling, as in moments like these; and I was flattered that a mind so brilliant, and a heart so warm, reserved their brightness and their warmth for me.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I could not help echoing the sentiment which brought us so close to each other, and rejoiced with him that formality and restraint no longer interfered with the freedom of love and the joys of home.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I was fearful of displeasing him by showing too much pleasure in what did not appear to interest him; but when the door was closed on the departing guest and he exclaimed,-- "Thank heaven! we are once more alone!"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I was fearful of displeasing him by showing too much pleasure in what did not appear to interest him; but when the door was closed on the departing guest and he exclaimed,-- "Thank heaven! we are once more alone!"
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading I could not help echoing the sentiment which brought us so close to each other, and rejoiced with him that formality and restraint no longer interfered with the freedom of love and the joys of home.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading I was fearful of displeasing him by showing too much pleasure in what did not appear to interest him; but when the door was closed on the departing guest and he exclaimed,-- "Thank heaven! we are once more alone!"
coldnessnounUS /ˈkoʊldnəs/
the sensation produced by low temperatures
From this reading I would not give the impression that, at this time, I felt hurt at the coldness and reserve of Ernest, as exhibited in society.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading If he was happy with me, and me only, how supremely blest should I be, with a companion so intellectual and fascinating!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could not help echoing the sentiment which brought us so close to each other, and rejoiced with him that formality and restraint no longer interfered with the freedom of love and the joys of home.
departingverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction
From this reading I was fearful of displeasing him by showing too much pleasure in what did not appear to interest him; but when the door was closed on the departing guest and he exclaimed,-- "Thank heaven! we are once more alone!"
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I was fearful of displeasing him by showing too much pleasure in what did not appear to interest him; but when the door was closed on the departing guest and he exclaimed,-- "Thank heaven! we are once more alone!"
displeasingadjective
causing displeasure or lacking pleasing qualities
From this reading I was fearful of displeasing him by showing too much pleasure in what did not appear to interest him; but when the door was closed on the departing guest and he exclaimed,-- "Thank heaven! we are once more alone!"
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading I was fearful of displeasing him by showing too much pleasure in what did not appear to interest him; but when the door was closed on the departing guest and he exclaimed,-- "Thank heaven! we are once more alone!"
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading I could not help echoing the sentiment which brought us so close to each other, and rejoiced with him that formality and restraint no longer interfered with the freedom of love and the joys of home.
echoingadjectiveUS /ˈekoʊɪŋ/
(of sounds) repeating by reflection
From this reading I could not help echoing the sentiment which brought us so close to each other, and rejoiced with him that formality and restraint no longer interfered with the freedom of love and the joys of home.
Ernest
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From this reading I would not give the impression that, at this time, I felt hurt at the coldness and reserve of Ernest, as exhibited in society.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading I was fearful of displeasing him by showing too much pleasure in what did not appear to interest him; but when the door was closed on the departing guest and he exclaimed,-- "Thank heaven! we are once more alone!"
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading I would not give the impression that, at this time, I felt hurt at the coldness and reserve of Ernest, as exhibited in society.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading If he was happy with me, and me only, how supremely blest should I be, with a companion so intellectual and fascinating!
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading I was fearful of displeasing him by showing too much pleasure in what did not appear to interest him; but when the door was closed on the departing guest and he exclaimed,-- "Thank heaven! we are once more alone!"
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He never appeared so illumined with intellect, so glowing with feeling, as in moments like these; and I was flattered that a mind so brilliant, and a heart so warm, reserved their brightness and their warmth for me.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I would not give the impression that, at this time, I felt hurt at the coldness and reserve of Ernest, as exhibited in society.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading He never appeared so illumined with intellect, so glowing with feeling, as in moments like these; and I was flattered that a mind so brilliant, and a heart so warm, reserved their brightness and their warmth for me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He never appeared so illumined with intellect, so glowing with feeling, as in moments like these; and I was flattered that a mind so brilliant, and a heart so warm, reserved their brightness and their warmth for me.
formalitynounUS /fɔːrˈmæləti/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading I could not help echoing the sentiment which brought us so close to each other, and rejoiced with him that formality and restraint no longer interfered with the freedom of love and the joys of home.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading I could not help echoing the sentiment which brought us so close to each other, and rejoiced with him that formality and restraint no longer interfered with the freedom of love and the joys of home.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I would not give the impression that, at this time, I felt hurt at the coldness and reserve of Ernest, as exhibited in society.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading He never appeared so illumined with intellect, so glowing with feeling, as in moments like these; and I was flattered that a mind so brilliant, and a heart so warm, reserved their brightness and their warmth for me.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading I was fearful of displeasing him by showing too much pleasure in what did not appear to interest him; but when the door was closed on the departing guest and he exclaimed,-- "Thank heaven! we are once more alone!"
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading If he was happy with me, and me only, how supremely blest should I be, with a companion so intellectual and fascinating!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I was fearful of displeasing him by showing too much pleasure in what did not appear to interest him; but when the door was closed on the departing guest and he exclaimed,-- "Thank heaven! we are once more alone!"
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading He never appeared so illumined with intellect, so glowing with feeling, as in moments like these; and I was flattered that a mind so brilliant, and a heart so warm, reserved their brightness and their warmth for me.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading I was fearful of displeasing him by showing too much pleasure in what did not appear to interest him; but when the door was closed on the departing guest and he exclaimed,-- "Thank heaven! we are once more alone!"
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I could not help echoing the sentiment which brought us so close to each other, and rejoiced with him that formality and restraint no longer interfered with the freedom of love and the joys of home.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was fearful of displeasing him by showing too much pleasure in what did not appear to interest him; but when the door was closed on the departing guest and he exclaimed,-- "Thank heaven! we are once more alone!"
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I could not help echoing the sentiment which brought us so close to each other, and rejoiced with him that formality and restraint no longer interfered with the freedom of love and the joys of home.
how
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From this reading If he was happy with me, and me only, how supremely blest should I be, with a companion so intellectual and fascinating!
be the source of pain
From this reading I would not give the impression that, at this time, I felt hurt at the coldness and reserve of Ernest, as exhibited in society.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I would not give the impression that, at this time, I felt hurt at the coldness and reserve of Ernest, as exhibited in society.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he was happy with me, and me only, how supremely blest should I be, with a companion so intellectual and fascinating!
illuminedverbUS /ˌɪˈluːmənd/
past form of “illumine” — make lighter or brighter
From this reading He never appeared so illumined with intellect, so glowing with feeling, as in moments like these; and I was flattered that a mind so brilliant, and a heart so warm, reserved their brightness and their warmth for me.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading I would not give the impression that, at this time, I felt hurt at the coldness and reserve of Ernest, as exhibited in society.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I would not give the impression that, at this time, I felt hurt at the coldness and reserve of Ernest, as exhibited in society.
intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/
knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading He never appeared so illumined with intellect, so glowing with feeling, as in moments like these; and I was flattered that a mind so brilliant, and a heart so warm, reserved their brightness and their warmth for me.
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading If he was happy with me, and me only, how supremely blest should I be, with a companion so intellectual and fascinating!
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading I was fearful of displeasing him by showing too much pleasure in what did not appear to interest him; but when the door was closed on the departing guest and he exclaimed,-- "Thank heaven! we are once more alone!"
interferedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrd/
past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading I could not help echoing the sentiment which brought us so close to each other, and rejoiced with him that formality and restraint no longer interfered with the freedom of love and the joys of home.
joysnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading I could not help echoing the sentiment which brought us so close to each other, and rejoiced with him that formality and restraint no longer interfered with the freedom of love and the joys of home.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He never appeared so illumined with intellect, so glowing with feeling, as in moments like these; and I was flattered that a mind so brilliant, and a heart so warm, reserved their brightness and their warmth for me.
for more time
From this reading I could not help echoing the sentiment which brought us so close to each other, and rejoiced with him that formality and restraint no longer interfered with the freedom of love and the joys of home.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I could not help echoing the sentiment which brought us so close to each other, and rejoiced with him that formality and restraint no longer interfered with the freedom of love and the joys of home.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He never appeared so illumined with intellect, so glowing with feeling, as in moments like these; and I was flattered that a mind so brilliant, and a heart so warm, reserved their brightness and their warmth for me.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He never appeared so illumined with intellect, so glowing with feeling, as in moments like these; and I was flattered that a mind so brilliant, and a heart so warm, reserved their brightness and their warmth for me.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading He never appeared so illumined with intellect, so glowing with feeling, as in moments like these; and I was flattered that a mind so brilliant, and a heart so warm, reserved their brightness and their warmth for me.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I was fearful of displeasing him by showing too much pleasure in what did not appear to interest him; but when the door was closed on the departing guest and he exclaimed,-- "Thank heaven! we are once more alone!"
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I was fearful of displeasing him by showing too much pleasure in what did not appear to interest him; but when the door was closed on the departing guest and he exclaimed,-- "Thank heaven! we are once more alone!"
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He never appeared so illumined with intellect, so glowing with feeling, as in moments like these; and I was flattered that a mind so brilliant, and a heart so warm, reserved their brightness and their warmth for me.
not any; not one
From this reading I could not help echoing the sentiment which brought us so close to each other, and rejoiced with him that formality and restraint no longer interfered with the freedom of love and the joys of home.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I would not give the impression that, at this time, I felt hurt at the coldness and reserve of Ernest, as exhibited in society.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I would not give the impression that, at this time, I felt hurt at the coldness and reserve of Ernest, as exhibited in society.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I was fearful of displeasing him by showing too much pleasure in what did not appear to interest him; but when the door was closed on the departing guest and he exclaimed,-- "Thank heaven! we are once more alone!"
on one occasion
From this reading I was fearful of displeasing him by showing too much pleasure in what did not appear to interest him; but when the door was closed on the departing guest and he exclaimed,-- "Thank heaven! we are once more alone!"
and nothing more
From this reading If he was happy with me, and me only, how supremely blest should I be, with a companion so intellectual and fascinating!
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I could not help echoing the sentiment which brought us so close to each other, and rejoiced with him that formality and restraint no longer interfered with the freedom of love and the joys of home.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading I was fearful of displeasing him by showing too much pleasure in what did not appear to interest him; but when the door was closed on the departing guest and he exclaimed,-- "Thank heaven! we are once more alone!"
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading I could not help echoing the sentiment which brought us so close to each other, and rejoiced with him that formality and restraint no longer interfered with the freedom of love and the joys of home.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading I would not give the impression that, at this time, I felt hurt at the coldness and reserve of Ernest, as exhibited in society.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading He never appeared so illumined with intellect, so glowing with feeling, as in moments like these; and I was flattered that a mind so brilliant, and a heart so warm, reserved their brightness and their warmth for me.
restraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading I could not help echoing the sentiment which brought us so close to each other, and rejoiced with him that formality and restraint no longer interfered with the freedom of love and the joys of home.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading I could not help echoing the sentiment which brought us so close to each other, and rejoiced with him that formality and restraint no longer interfered with the freedom of love and the joys of home.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If he was happy with me, and me only, how supremely blest should I be, with a companion so intellectual and fascinating!
the display of a motion picture
From this reading I was fearful of displeasing him by showing too much pleasure in what did not appear to interest him; but when the door was closed on the departing guest and he exclaimed,-- "Thank heaven! we are once more alone!"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I could not help echoing the sentiment which brought us so close to each other, and rejoiced with him that formality and restraint no longer interfered with the freedom of love and the joys of home.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading I would not give the impression that, at this time, I felt hurt at the coldness and reserve of Ernest, as exhibited in society.
supremelyadverbUS /suːˈpriːməli/
to the maximum degree
From this reading If he was happy with me, and me only, how supremely blest should I be, with a companion so intellectual and fascinating!
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading I was fearful of displeasing him by showing too much pleasure in what did not appear to interest him; but when the door was closed on the departing guest and he exclaimed,-- "Thank heaven! we are once more alone!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I would not give the impression that, at this time, I felt hurt at the coldness and reserve of Ernest, as exhibited in society.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I would not give the impression that, at this time, I felt hurt at the coldness and reserve of Ernest, as exhibited in society.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He never appeared so illumined with intellect, so glowing with feeling, as in moments like these; and I was flattered that a mind so brilliant, and a heart so warm, reserved their brightness and their warmth for me.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He never appeared so illumined with intellect, so glowing with feeling, as in moments like these; and I was flattered that a mind so brilliant, and a heart so warm, reserved their brightness and their warmth for me.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I would not give the impression that, at this time, I felt hurt at the coldness and reserve of Ernest, as exhibited in society.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I would not give the impression that, at this time, I felt hurt at the coldness and reserve of Ernest, as exhibited in society.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was fearful of displeasing him by showing too much pleasure in what did not appear to interest him; but when the door was closed on the departing guest and he exclaimed,-- "Thank heaven! we are once more alone!"
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I was fearful of displeasing him by showing too much pleasure in what did not appear to interest him; but when the door was closed on the departing guest and he exclaimed,-- "Thank heaven! we are once more alone!"
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I could not help echoing the sentiment which brought us so close to each other, and rejoiced with him that formality and restraint no longer interfered with the freedom of love and the joys of home.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading He never appeared so illumined with intellect, so glowing with feeling, as in moments like these; and I was flattered that a mind so brilliant, and a heart so warm, reserved their brightness and their warmth for me.
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading He never appeared so illumined with intellect, so glowing with feeling, as in moments like these; and I was flattered that a mind so brilliant, and a heart so warm, reserved their brightness and their warmth for me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was fearful of displeasing him by showing too much pleasure in what did not appear to interest him; but when the door was closed on the departing guest and he exclaimed,-- "Thank heaven! we are once more alone!"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I was fearful of displeasing him by showing too much pleasure in what did not appear to interest him; but when the door was closed on the departing guest and he exclaimed,-- "Thank heaven! we are once more alone!"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I was fearful of displeasing him by showing too much pleasure in what did not appear to interest him; but when the door was closed on the departing guest and he exclaimed,-- "Thank heaven! we are once more alone!"
at the time that
From this reading I was fearful of displeasing him by showing too much pleasure in what did not appear to interest him; but when the door was closed on the departing guest and he exclaimed,-- "Thank heaven! we are once more alone!"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I could not help echoing the sentiment which brought us so close to each other, and rejoiced with him that formality and restraint no longer interfered with the freedom of love and the joys of home.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I could not help echoing the sentiment which brought us so close to each other, and rejoiced with him that formality and restraint no longer interfered with the freedom of love and the joys of home.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I would not give the impression that, at this time, I felt hurt at the coldness and reserve of Ernest, as exhibited in society.
