used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CONVERTS OF LOVE A very warm intimacy developed rapidly between the four friends, and every evening for nearly two weeks found them joyfully, even riotously, making merry together in the Cloud Cote.
absent-minded
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From this reading But with Eveley, Marie was different, more quiet, less demonstrative, sometimes plainly listless and absent-minded.
Ames
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From this reading As Eveley had prophesied, Lieutenant Ames was hopelessly lost from the first, and Marie yielded herself very readily to the charm of an ardent wooing.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As Eveley had prophesied, Lieutenant Ames was hopelessly lost from the first, and Marie yielded herself very readily to the charm of an ardent wooing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CONVERTS OF LOVE A very warm intimacy developed rapidly between the four friends, and every evening for nearly two weeks found them joyfully, even riotously, making merry together in the Cloud Cote.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading For Eveley had a deep-seated sympathy with every appeal of love.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading As Eveley had prophesied, Lieutenant Ames was hopelessly lost from the first, and Marie yielded herself very readily to the charm of an ardent wooing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Eveley had prophesied, Lieutenant Ames was hopelessly lost from the first, and Marie yielded herself very readily to the charm of an ardent wooing.
ascribedverbUS /əˈskraɪbd/
past form of “ascribe” — attribute or credit to
From this reading Eveley ascribed the change to her newly developed interest in Lieutenant Ames, and patiently awaited the outcome of the ripening romance.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Eveley ascribed the change to her newly developed interest in Lieutenant Ames, and patiently awaited the outcome of the ripening romance.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading CONVERTS OF LOVE A very warm intimacy developed rapidly between the four friends, and every evening for nearly two weeks found them joyfully, even riotously, making merry together in the Cloud Cote.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But with Eveley, Marie was different, more quiet, less demonstrative, sometimes plainly listless and absent-minded.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Eveley ascribed the change to her newly developed interest in Lieutenant Ames, and patiently awaited the outcome of the ripening romance.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading As Eveley had prophesied, Lieutenant Ames was hopelessly lost from the first, and Marie yielded herself very readily to the charm of an ardent wooing.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading CONVERTS OF LOVE A very warm intimacy developed rapidly between the four friends, and every evening for nearly two weeks found them joyfully, even riotously, making merry together in the Cloud Cote.
CONVERTSnounUS /ˈkɑːnvərts/
plural of “convert” — a person who has been converted to another religious or political belief
From this reading CONVERTS OF LOVE A very warm intimacy developed rapidly between the four friends, and every evening for nearly two weeks found them joyfully, even riotously, making merry together in the Cloud Cote.
CotenounUS /koʊt/
a small shelter for domestic animals (as sheep or pigeons)
From this reading CONVERTS OF LOVE A very warm intimacy developed rapidly between the four friends, and every evening for nearly two weeks found them joyfully, even riotously, making merry together in the Cloud Cote.
deep-seatedadjective
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading For Eveley had a deep-seated sympathy with every appeal of love.
demonstrativenounUS /dɪˈmɑːnstrətɪv/
a pronoun that points out an intended referent
From this reading But with Eveley, Marie was different, more quiet, less demonstrative, sometimes plainly listless and absent-minded.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading CONVERTS OF LOVE A very warm intimacy developed rapidly between the four friends, and every evening for nearly two weeks found them joyfully, even riotously, making merry together in the Cloud Cote.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading But with Eveley, Marie was different, more quiet, less demonstrative, sometimes plainly listless and absent-minded.
Eveley
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From this reading As Eveley had prophesied, Lieutenant Ames was hopelessly lost from the first, and Marie yielded herself very readily to the charm of an ardent wooing.
divisible by two
From this reading CONVERTS OF LOVE A very warm intimacy developed rapidly between the four friends, and every evening for nearly two weeks found them joyfully, even riotously, making merry together in the Cloud Cote.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading CONVERTS OF LOVE A very warm intimacy developed rapidly between the four friends, and every evening for nearly two weeks found them joyfully, even riotously, making merry together in the Cloud Cote.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading CONVERTS OF LOVE A very warm intimacy developed rapidly between the four friends, and every evening for nearly two weeks found them joyfully, even riotously, making merry together in the Cloud Cote.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As Eveley had prophesied, Lieutenant Ames was hopelessly lost from the first, and Marie yielded herself very readily to the charm of an ardent wooing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CONVERTS OF LOVE A very warm intimacy developed rapidly between the four friends, and every evening for nearly two weeks found them joyfully, even riotously, making merry together in the Cloud Cote.
set up or found
From this reading CONVERTS OF LOVE A very warm intimacy developed rapidly between the four friends, and every evening for nearly two weeks found them joyfully, even riotously, making merry together in the Cloud Cote.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading CONVERTS OF LOVE A very warm intimacy developed rapidly between the four friends, and every evening for nearly two weeks found them joyfully, even riotously, making merry together in the Cloud Cote.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading CONVERTS OF LOVE A very warm intimacy developed rapidly between the four friends, and every evening for nearly two weeks found them joyfully, even riotously, making merry together in the Cloud Cote.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As Eveley had prophesied, Lieutenant Ames was hopelessly lost from the first, and Marie yielded herself very readily to the charm of an ardent wooing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As Eveley had prophesied, Lieutenant Ames was hopelessly lost from the first, and Marie yielded herself very readily to the charm of an ardent wooing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Eveley ascribed the change to her newly developed interest in Lieutenant Ames, and patiently awaited the outcome of the ripening romance.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading As Eveley had prophesied, Lieutenant Ames was hopelessly lost from the first, and Marie yielded herself very readily to the charm of an ardent wooing.
hopelesslyadverbUS /ˈhoʊpləsli/
in a hopeless manner
From this reading As Eveley had prophesied, Lieutenant Ames was hopelessly lost from the first, and Marie yielded herself very readily to the charm of an ardent wooing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CONVERTS OF LOVE A very warm intimacy developed rapidly between the four friends, and every evening for nearly two weeks found them joyfully, even riotously, making merry together in the Cloud Cote.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Eveley ascribed the change to her newly developed interest in Lieutenant Ames, and patiently awaited the outcome of the ripening romance.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading CONVERTS OF LOVE A very warm intimacy developed rapidly between the four friends, and every evening for nearly two weeks found them joyfully, even riotously, making merry together in the Cloud Cote.
joyfullyadverbUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəli/
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading CONVERTS OF LOVE A very warm intimacy developed rapidly between the four friends, and every evening for nearly two weeks found them joyfully, even riotously, making merry together in the Cloud Cote.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But with Eveley, Marie was different, more quiet, less demonstrative, sometimes plainly listless and absent-minded.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading As Eveley had prophesied, Lieutenant Ames was hopelessly lost from the first, and Marie yielded herself very readily to the charm of an ardent wooing.
listlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɪstləs/
lacking zest or vivacity
From this reading But with Eveley, Marie was different, more quiet, less demonstrative, sometimes plainly listless and absent-minded.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading As Eveley had prophesied, Lieutenant Ames was hopelessly lost from the first, and Marie yielded herself very readily to the charm of an ardent wooing.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading CONVERTS OF LOVE A very warm intimacy developed rapidly between the four friends, and every evening for nearly two weeks found them joyfully, even riotously, making merry together in the Cloud Cote.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading CONVERTS OF LOVE A very warm intimacy developed rapidly between the four friends, and every evening for nearly two weeks found them joyfully, even riotously, making merry together in the Cloud Cote.
Marie
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From this reading As Eveley had prophesied, Lieutenant Ames was hopelessly lost from the first, and Marie yielded herself very readily to the charm of an ardent wooing.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading CONVERTS OF LOVE A very warm intimacy developed rapidly between the four friends, and every evening for nearly two weeks found them joyfully, even riotously, making merry together in the Cloud Cote.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But with Eveley, Marie was different, more quiet, less demonstrative, sometimes plainly listless and absent-minded.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading CONVERTS OF LOVE A very warm intimacy developed rapidly between the four friends, and every evening for nearly two weeks found them joyfully, even riotously, making merry together in the Cloud Cote.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading Eveley ascribed the change to her newly developed interest in Lieutenant Ames, and patiently awaited the outcome of the ripening romance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONVERTS OF LOVE A very warm intimacy developed rapidly between the four friends, and every evening for nearly two weeks found them joyfully, even riotously, making merry together in the Cloud Cote.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading Eveley ascribed the change to her newly developed interest in Lieutenant Ames, and patiently awaited the outcome of the ripening romance.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading Eveley ascribed the change to her newly developed interest in Lieutenant Ames, and patiently awaited the outcome of the ripening romance.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading But with Eveley, Marie was different, more quiet, less demonstrative, sometimes plainly listless and absent-minded.
prophesiedverbUS /ˈprɑːfəsaɪd/
inflected form of “prophesy” — predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration
From this reading As Eveley had prophesied, Lieutenant Ames was hopelessly lost from the first, and Marie yielded herself very readily to the charm of an ardent wooing.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading But with Eveley, Marie was different, more quiet, less demonstrative, sometimes plainly listless and absent-minded.
with speed
From this reading CONVERTS OF LOVE A very warm intimacy developed rapidly between the four friends, and every evening for nearly two weeks found them joyfully, even riotously, making merry together in the Cloud Cote.
without much difficulty
From this reading As Eveley had prophesied, Lieutenant Ames was hopelessly lost from the first, and Marie yielded herself very readily to the charm of an ardent wooing.
riotouslyadverb
in a tumultuous and riotous manner
From this reading CONVERTS OF LOVE A very warm intimacy developed rapidly between the four friends, and every evening for nearly two weeks found them joyfully, even riotously, making merry together in the Cloud Cote.
ripeningnounUS /ˈraɪpənɪŋ/
coming to full development; becoming mature
From this reading Eveley ascribed the change to her newly developed interest in Lieutenant Ames, and patiently awaited the outcome of the ripening romance.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Eveley ascribed the change to her newly developed interest in Lieutenant Ames, and patiently awaited the outcome of the ripening romance.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading But with Eveley, Marie was different, more quiet, less demonstrative, sometimes plainly listless and absent-minded.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading For Eveley had a deep-seated sympathy with every appeal of love.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONVERTS OF LOVE A very warm intimacy developed rapidly between the four friends, and every evening for nearly two weeks found them joyfully, even riotously, making merry together in the Cloud Cote.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading CONVERTS OF LOVE A very warm intimacy developed rapidly between the four friends, and every evening for nearly two weeks found them joyfully, even riotously, making merry together in the Cloud Cote.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Eveley had prophesied, Lieutenant Ames was hopelessly lost from the first, and Marie yielded herself very readily to the charm of an ardent wooing.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading CONVERTS OF LOVE A very warm intimacy developed rapidly between the four friends, and every evening for nearly two weeks found them joyfully, even riotously, making merry together in the Cloud Cote.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading CONVERTS OF LOVE A very warm intimacy developed rapidly between the four friends, and every evening for nearly two weeks found them joyfully, even riotously, making merry together in the Cloud Cote.
precisely as stated
From this reading CONVERTS OF LOVE A very warm intimacy developed rapidly between the four friends, and every evening for nearly two weeks found them joyfully, even riotously, making merry together in the Cloud Cote.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading CONVERTS OF LOVE A very warm intimacy developed rapidly between the four friends, and every evening for nearly two weeks found them joyfully, even riotously, making merry together in the Cloud Cote.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As Eveley had prophesied, Lieutenant Ames was hopelessly lost from the first, and Marie yielded herself very readily to the charm of an ardent wooing.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading CONVERTS OF LOVE A very warm intimacy developed rapidly between the four friends, and every evening for nearly two weeks found them joyfully, even riotously, making merry together in the Cloud Cote.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But with Eveley, Marie was different, more quiet, less demonstrative, sometimes plainly listless and absent-minded.
wooingnounUS /ˈwuːɪŋ/
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
From this reading As Eveley had prophesied, Lieutenant Ames was hopelessly lost from the first, and Marie yielded herself very readily to the charm of an ardent wooing.
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading As Eveley had prophesied, Lieutenant Ames was hopelessly lost from the first, and Marie yielded herself very readily to the charm of an ardent wooing.
