used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Hopes and fears Start up alarmed, and o'er life's narrow verge Look down--on what?--a fathomless abyss."--YOUNG.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading /Much Ado about Nothing/.
abyssnounUS /əˈbɪs/
a bottomless gulf or pit; any unfathomable (or apparently unfathomable) cavity or chasm or void extending below (often used figuratively)
From this reading "Hopes and fears Start up alarmed, and o'er life's narrow verge Look down--on what?--a fathomless abyss."--YOUNG.
adieunounUS /əˈduː/
a farewell remark
From this reading "Contempt, farewell, and maiden pride, adieu!"
AdonounUS /əˈduː/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading /Much Ado about Nothing/.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading "Hopes and fears Start up alarmed, and o'er life's narrow verge Look down--on what?--a fathomless abyss."--YOUNG.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Hopes and fears Start up alarmed, and o'er life's narrow verge Look down--on what?--a fathomless abyss."--YOUNG.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading It is true that he had never been what is called violently in love with Florence Lascelles; but from the moment in which he had been charmed and surprised into the character of a declared suitor, it was consonant with his scrupulous and loyal nature to view only the bright side of Florence's gifts and qualities, and to seek to enamour his grateful fancy with her beauty, her genius, and her tenderness for himself.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is true that he had never been what is called violently in love with Florence Lascelles; but from the moment in which he had been charmed and surprised into the character of a declared suitor, it was consonant with his scrupulous and loyal nature to view only the bright side of Florence's gifts and qualities, and to seek to enamour his grateful fancy with her beauty, her genius, and her tenderness for himself.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading It is true that he had never been what is called violently in love with Florence Lascelles; but from the moment in which he had been charmed and surprised into the character of a declared suitor, it was consonant with his scrupulous and loyal nature to view only the bright side of Florence's gifts and qualities, and to seek to enamour his grateful fancy with her beauty, her genius, and her tenderness for himself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is true that he had never been what is called violently in love with Florence Lascelles; but from the moment in which he had been charmed and surprised into the character of a declared suitor, it was consonant with his scrupulous and loyal nature to view only the bright side of Florence's gifts and qualities, and to seek to enamour his grateful fancy with her beauty, her genius, and her tenderness for himself.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It is true that he had never been what is called violently in love with Florence Lascelles; but from the moment in which he had been charmed and surprised into the character of a declared suitor, it was consonant with his scrupulous and loyal nature to view only the bright side of Florence's gifts and qualities, and to seek to enamour his grateful fancy with her beauty, her genius, and her tenderness for himself.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading It is true that he had never been what is called violently in love with Florence Lascelles; but from the moment in which he had been charmed and surprised into the character of a declared suitor, it was consonant with his scrupulous and loyal nature to view only the bright side of Florence's gifts and qualities, and to seek to enamour his grateful fancy with her beauty, her genius, and her tenderness for himself.
charmedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrmd/
strongly attracted
From this reading It is true that he had never been what is called violently in love with Florence Lascelles; but from the moment in which he had been charmed and surprised into the character of a declared suitor, it was consonant with his scrupulous and loyal nature to view only the bright side of Florence's gifts and qualities, and to seek to enamour his grateful fancy with her beauty, her genius, and her tenderness for himself.
consonantnounUS /ˈkɑːnsənənt/
a speech sound that is not a vowel
From this reading It is true that he had never been what is called violently in love with Florence Lascelles; but from the moment in which he had been charmed and surprised into the character of a declared suitor, it was consonant with his scrupulous and loyal nature to view only the bright side of Florence's gifts and qualities, and to seek to enamour his grateful fancy with her beauty, her genius, and her tenderness for himself.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading "Contempt, farewell, and maiden pride, adieu!"
made known or openly avowed
From this reading It is true that he had never been what is called violently in love with Florence Lascelles; but from the moment in which he had been charmed and surprised into the character of a declared suitor, it was consonant with his scrupulous and loyal nature to view only the bright side of Florence's gifts and qualities, and to seek to enamour his grateful fancy with her beauty, her genius, and her tenderness for himself.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Hopes and fears Start up alarmed, and o'er life's narrow verge Look down--on what?--a fathomless abyss."--YOUNG.
enamourverb
attract; cause to be enamored
From this reading It is true that he had never been what is called violently in love with Florence Lascelles; but from the moment in which he had been charmed and surprised into the character of a declared suitor, it was consonant with his scrupulous and loyal nature to view only the bright side of Florence's gifts and qualities, and to seek to enamour his grateful fancy with her beauty, her genius, and her tenderness for himself.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading It is true that he had never been what is called violently in love with Florence Lascelles; but from the moment in which he had been charmed and surprised into the character of a declared suitor, it was consonant with his scrupulous and loyal nature to view only the bright side of Florence's gifts and qualities, and to seek to enamour his grateful fancy with her beauty, her genius, and her tenderness for himself.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading "Contempt, farewell, and maiden pride, adieu!"
fathomless
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From this reading "Hopes and fears Start up alarmed, and o'er life's narrow verge Look down--on what?--a fathomless abyss."--YOUNG.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading "Hopes and fears Start up alarmed, and o'er life's narrow verge Look down--on what?--a fathomless abyss."--YOUNG.
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading It is true that he had never been what is called violently in love with Florence Lascelles; but from the moment in which he had been charmed and surprised into the character of a declared suitor, it was consonant with his scrupulous and loyal nature to view only the bright side of Florence's gifts and qualities, and to seek to enamour his grateful fancy with her beauty, her genius, and her tenderness for himself.
Florence'snounUS /ˈflɔːrənsɪz/
possessive form of “florence” — a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading It is true that he had never been what is called violently in love with Florence Lascelles; but from the moment in which he had been charmed and surprised into the character of a declared suitor, it was consonant with his scrupulous and loyal nature to view only the bright side of Florence's gifts and qualities, and to seek to enamour his grateful fancy with her beauty, her genius, and her tenderness for himself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is true that he had never been what is called violently in love with Florence Lascelles; but from the moment in which he had been charmed and surprised into the character of a declared suitor, it was consonant with his scrupulous and loyal nature to view only the bright side of Florence's gifts and qualities, and to seek to enamour his grateful fancy with her beauty, her genius, and her tenderness for himself.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is true that he had never been what is called violently in love with Florence Lascelles; but from the moment in which he had been charmed and surprised into the character of a declared suitor, it was consonant with his scrupulous and loyal nature to view only the bright side of Florence's gifts and qualities, and to seek to enamour his grateful fancy with her beauty, her genius, and her tenderness for himself.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading It is true that he had never been what is called violently in love with Florence Lascelles; but from the moment in which he had been charmed and surprised into the character of a declared suitor, it was consonant with his scrupulous and loyal nature to view only the bright side of Florence's gifts and qualities, and to seek to enamour his grateful fancy with her beauty, her genius, and her tenderness for himself.
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading It is true that he had never been what is called violently in love with Florence Lascelles; but from the moment in which he had been charmed and surprised into the character of a declared suitor, it was consonant with his scrupulous and loyal nature to view only the bright side of Florence's gifts and qualities, and to seek to enamour his grateful fancy with her beauty, her genius, and her tenderness for himself.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading It is true that he had never been what is called violently in love with Florence Lascelles; but from the moment in which he had been charmed and surprised into the character of a declared suitor, it was consonant with his scrupulous and loyal nature to view only the bright side of Florence's gifts and qualities, and to seek to enamour his grateful fancy with her beauty, her genius, and her tenderness for himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE wound which Maltravers had received was peculiarly severe and rankling.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is true that he had never been what is called violently in love with Florence Lascelles; but from the moment in which he had been charmed and surprised into the character of a declared suitor, it was consonant with his scrupulous and loyal nature to view only the bright side of Florence's gifts and qualities, and to seek to enamour his grateful fancy with her beauty, her genius, and her tenderness for himself.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It is true that he had never been what is called violently in love with Florence Lascelles; but from the moment in which he had been charmed and surprised into the character of a declared suitor, it was consonant with his scrupulous and loyal nature to view only the bright side of Florence's gifts and qualities, and to seek to enamour his grateful fancy with her beauty, her genius, and her tenderness for himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It is true that he had never been what is called violently in love with Florence Lascelles; but from the moment in which he had been charmed and surprised into the character of a declared suitor, it was consonant with his scrupulous and loyal nature to view only the bright side of Florence's gifts and qualities, and to seek to enamour his grateful fancy with her beauty, her genius, and her tenderness for himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is true that he had never been what is called violently in love with Florence Lascelles; but from the moment in which he had been charmed and surprised into the character of a declared suitor, it was consonant with his scrupulous and loyal nature to view only the bright side of Florence's gifts and qualities, and to seek to enamour his grateful fancy with her beauty, her genius, and her tenderness for himself.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "Hopes and fears Start up alarmed, and o'er life's narrow verge Look down--on what?--a fathomless abyss."--YOUNG.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is true that he had never been what is called violently in love with Florence Lascelles; but from the moment in which he had been charmed and surprised into the character of a declared suitor, it was consonant with his scrupulous and loyal nature to view only the bright side of Florence's gifts and qualities, and to seek to enamour his grateful fancy with her beauty, her genius, and her tenderness for himself.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It is true that he had never been what is called violently in love with Florence Lascelles; but from the moment in which he had been charmed and surprised into the character of a declared suitor, it was consonant with his scrupulous and loyal nature to view only the bright side of Florence's gifts and qualities, and to seek to enamour his grateful fancy with her beauty, her genius, and her tenderness for himself.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is true that he had never been what is called violently in love with Florence Lascelles; but from the moment in which he had been charmed and surprised into the character of a declared suitor, it was consonant with his scrupulous and loyal nature to view only the bright side of Florence's gifts and qualities, and to seek to enamour his grateful fancy with her beauty, her genius, and her tenderness for himself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is true that he had never been what is called violently in love with Florence Lascelles; but from the moment in which he had been charmed and surprised into the character of a declared suitor, it was consonant with his scrupulous and loyal nature to view only the bright side of Florence's gifts and qualities, and to seek to enamour his grateful fancy with her beauty, her genius, and her tenderness for himself.
Lascelles
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From this reading It is true that he had never been what is called violently in love with Florence Lascelles; but from the moment in which he had been charmed and surprised into the character of a declared suitor, it was consonant with his scrupulous and loyal nature to view only the bright side of Florence's gifts and qualities, and to seek to enamour his grateful fancy with her beauty, her genius, and her tenderness for himself.
life'snounUS /laɪfs/
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Hopes and fears Start up alarmed, and o'er life's narrow verge Look down--on what?--a fathomless abyss."--YOUNG.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Hopes and fears Start up alarmed, and o'er life's narrow verge Look down--on what?--a fathomless abyss."--YOUNG.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It is true that he had never been what is called violently in love with Florence Lascelles; but from the moment in which he had been charmed and surprised into the character of a declared suitor, it was consonant with his scrupulous and loyal nature to view only the bright side of Florence's gifts and qualities, and to seek to enamour his grateful fancy with her beauty, her genius, and her tenderness for himself.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading It is true that he had never been what is called violently in love with Florence Lascelles; but from the moment in which he had been charmed and surprised into the character of a declared suitor, it was consonant with his scrupulous and loyal nature to view only the bright side of Florence's gifts and qualities, and to seek to enamour his grateful fancy with her beauty, her genius, and her tenderness for himself.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading "Contempt, farewell, and maiden pride, adieu!"
Maltravers
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From this reading THE wound which Maltravers had received was peculiarly severe and rankling.
a particular point in time
From this reading It is true that he had never been what is called violently in love with Florence Lascelles; but from the moment in which he had been charmed and surprised into the character of a declared suitor, it was consonant with his scrupulous and loyal nature to view only the bright side of Florence's gifts and qualities, and to seek to enamour his grateful fancy with her beauty, her genius, and her tenderness for himself.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading /Much Ado about Nothing/.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading "Hopes and fears Start up alarmed, and o'er life's narrow verge Look down--on what?--a fathomless abyss."--YOUNG.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading It is true that he had never been what is called violently in love with Florence Lascelles; but from the moment in which he had been charmed and surprised into the character of a declared suitor, it was consonant with his scrupulous and loyal nature to view only the bright side of Florence's gifts and qualities, and to seek to enamour his grateful fancy with her beauty, her genius, and her tenderness for himself.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It is true that he had never been what is called violently in love with Florence Lascelles; but from the moment in which he had been charmed and surprised into the character of a declared suitor, it was consonant with his scrupulous and loyal nature to view only the bright side of Florence's gifts and qualities, and to seek to enamour his grateful fancy with her beauty, her genius, and her tenderness for himself.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading /Much Ado about Nothing/.
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading "Hopes and fears Start up alarmed, and o'er life's narrow verge Look down--on what?--a fathomless abyss."--YOUNG.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is true that he had never been what is called violently in love with Florence Lascelles; but from the moment in which he had been charmed and surprised into the character of a declared suitor, it was consonant with his scrupulous and loyal nature to view only the bright side of Florence's gifts and qualities, and to seek to enamour his grateful fancy with her beauty, her genius, and her tenderness for himself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Hopes and fears Start up alarmed, and o'er life's narrow verge Look down--on what?--a fathomless abyss."--YOUNG.
and nothing more
From this reading It is true that he had never been what is called violently in love with Florence Lascelles; but from the moment in which he had been charmed and surprised into the character of a declared suitor, it was consonant with his scrupulous and loyal nature to view only the bright side of Florence's gifts and qualities, and to seek to enamour his grateful fancy with her beauty, her genius, and her tenderness for himself.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading THE wound which Maltravers had received was peculiarly severe and rankling.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading "Contempt, farewell, and maiden pride, adieu!"
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading It is true that he had never been what is called violently in love with Florence Lascelles; but from the moment in which he had been charmed and surprised into the character of a declared suitor, it was consonant with his scrupulous and loyal nature to view only the bright side of Florence's gifts and qualities, and to seek to enamour his grateful fancy with her beauty, her genius, and her tenderness for himself.
ranklingverbUS /ˈræŋklɪŋ/
-ing form of “rankle” — gnaw into; make resentful or angry
From this reading THE wound which Maltravers had received was peculiarly severe and rankling.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading THE wound which Maltravers had received was peculiarly severe and rankling.
scrupulousadjectiveUS /ˈskruːpjələs/
having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled
From this reading It is true that he had never been what is called violently in love with Florence Lascelles; but from the moment in which he had been charmed and surprised into the character of a declared suitor, it was consonant with his scrupulous and loyal nature to view only the bright side of Florence's gifts and qualities, and to seek to enamour his grateful fancy with her beauty, her genius, and her tenderness for himself.
try to get or reach
From this reading It is true that he had never been what is called violently in love with Florence Lascelles; but from the moment in which he had been charmed and surprised into the character of a declared suitor, it was consonant with his scrupulous and loyal nature to view only the bright side of Florence's gifts and qualities, and to seek to enamour his grateful fancy with her beauty, her genius, and her tenderness for himself.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading THE wound which Maltravers had received was peculiarly severe and rankling.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It is true that he had never been what is called violently in love with Florence Lascelles; but from the moment in which he had been charmed and surprised into the character of a declared suitor, it was consonant with his scrupulous and loyal nature to view only the bright side of Florence's gifts and qualities, and to seek to enamour his grateful fancy with her beauty, her genius, and her tenderness for himself.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Hopes and fears Start up alarmed, and o'er life's narrow verge Look down--on what?--a fathomless abyss."--YOUNG.
suitornounUS /ˈsuːtər/
a man who courts a woman
From this reading It is true that he had never been what is called violently in love with Florence Lascelles; but from the moment in which he had been charmed and surprised into the character of a declared suitor, it was consonant with his scrupulous and loyal nature to view only the bright side of Florence's gifts and qualities, and to seek to enamour his grateful fancy with her beauty, her genius, and her tenderness for himself.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading It is true that he had never been what is called violently in love with Florence Lascelles; but from the moment in which he had been charmed and surprised into the character of a declared suitor, it was consonant with his scrupulous and loyal nature to view only the bright side of Florence's gifts and qualities, and to seek to enamour his grateful fancy with her beauty, her genius, and her tenderness for himself.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading It is true that he had never been what is called violently in love with Florence Lascelles; but from the moment in which he had been charmed and surprised into the character of a declared suitor, it was consonant with his scrupulous and loyal nature to view only the bright side of Florence's gifts and qualities, and to seek to enamour his grateful fancy with her beauty, her genius, and her tenderness for himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is true that he had never been what is called violently in love with Florence Lascelles; but from the moment in which he had been charmed and surprised into the character of a declared suitor, it was consonant with his scrupulous and loyal nature to view only the bright side of Florence's gifts and qualities, and to seek to enamour his grateful fancy with her beauty, her genius, and her tenderness for himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE wound which Maltravers had received was peculiarly severe and rankling.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is true that he had never been what is called violently in love with Florence Lascelles; but from the moment in which he had been charmed and surprised into the character of a declared suitor, it was consonant with his scrupulous and loyal nature to view only the bright side of Florence's gifts and qualities, and to seek to enamour his grateful fancy with her beauty, her genius, and her tenderness for himself.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is true that he had never been what is called violently in love with Florence Lascelles; but from the moment in which he had been charmed and surprised into the character of a declared suitor, it was consonant with his scrupulous and loyal nature to view only the bright side of Florence's gifts and qualities, and to seek to enamour his grateful fancy with her beauty, her genius, and her tenderness for himself.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Hopes and fears Start up alarmed, and o'er life's narrow verge Look down--on what?--a fathomless abyss."--YOUNG.
vergenounUS /vɜːrdʒ/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading "Hopes and fears Start up alarmed, and o'er life's narrow verge Look down--on what?--a fathomless abyss."--YOUNG.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It is true that he had never been what is called violently in love with Florence Lascelles; but from the moment in which he had been charmed and surprised into the character of a declared suitor, it was consonant with his scrupulous and loyal nature to view only the bright side of Florence's gifts and qualities, and to seek to enamour his grateful fancy with her beauty, her genius, and her tenderness for himself.
in a violent manner
From this reading It is true that he had never been what is called violently in love with Florence Lascelles; but from the moment in which he had been charmed and surprised into the character of a declared suitor, it was consonant with his scrupulous and loyal nature to view only the bright side of Florence's gifts and qualities, and to seek to enamour his grateful fancy with her beauty, her genius, and her tenderness for himself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE wound which Maltravers had received was peculiarly severe and rankling.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Hopes and fears Start up alarmed, and o'er life's narrow verge Look down--on what?--a fathomless abyss."--YOUNG.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE wound which Maltravers had received was peculiarly severe and rankling.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is true that he had never been what is called violently in love with Florence Lascelles; but from the moment in which he had been charmed and surprised into the character of a declared suitor, it was consonant with his scrupulous and loyal nature to view only the bright side of Florence's gifts and qualities, and to seek to enamour his grateful fancy with her beauty, her genius, and her tenderness for himself.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading THE wound which Maltravers had received was peculiarly severe and rankling.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Hopes and fears Start up alarmed, and o'er life's narrow verge Look down--on what?--a fathomless abyss."--YOUNG.
