used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Clementina's new love adventure went on in a manner no less childish than pleasing for her.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading After the inopportune act of heedlessness which had brought her to so much shame, she took care for some days not to look up at Raimundo, though the greetings he waved her were more expressive and affectionate than ever.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Clementina's new love adventure went on in a manner no less childish than pleasing for her.
matters of personal concern
From this reading RAIMUNDO'S LOVE AFFAIRS.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading After the inopportune act of heedlessness which had brought her to so much shame, she took care for some days not to look up at Raimundo, though the greetings he waved her were more expressive and affectionate than ever.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the inopportune act of heedlessness which had brought her to so much shame, she took care for some days not to look up at Raimundo, though the greetings he waved her were more expressive and affectionate than ever.
anew
From this reading This fancy--for it deserves no better name--was, however, taking such deep root in her imagination that she determined to indulge it again, and on each occasion she found the young man's opera-glasses directed towards her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After the inopportune act of heedlessness which had brought her to so much shame, she took care for some days not to look up at Raimundo, though the greetings he waved her were more expressive and affectionate than ever.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Finally, one day, as she turned the corner, she kissed her hand to him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After the inopportune act of heedlessness which had brought her to so much shame, she took care for some days not to look up at Raimundo, though the greetings he waved her were more expressive and affectionate than ever.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading This fancy--for it deserves no better name--was, however, taking such deep root in her imagination that she determined to indulge it again, and on each occasion she found the young man's opera-glasses directed towards her.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading After the inopportune act of heedlessness which had brought her to so much shame, she took care for some days not to look up at Raimundo, though the greetings he waved her were more expressive and affectionate than ever.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading After the inopportune act of heedlessness which had brought her to so much shame, she took care for some days not to look up at Raimundo, though the greetings he waved her were more expressive and affectionate than ever.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading Clementina's new love adventure went on in a manner no less childish than pleasing for her.
Clementina's
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From this reading Clementina's new love adventure went on in a manner no less childish than pleasing for her.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Finally, one day, as she turned the corner, she kissed her hand to him.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Finally, one day, as she turned the corner, she kissed her hand to him.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading After the inopportune act of heedlessness which had brought her to so much shame, she took care for some days not to look up at Raimundo, though the greetings he waved her were more expressive and affectionate than ever.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading This fancy--for it deserves no better name--was, however, taking such deep root in her imagination that she determined to indulge it again, and on each occasion she found the young man's opera-glasses directed towards her.
deservesverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrvz/
third-person singular of “deserve” — be worthy or deserving
From this reading This fancy--for it deserves no better name--was, however, taking such deep root in her imagination that she determined to indulge it again, and on each occasion she found the young man's opera-glasses directed towards her.
characterized by great determination
From this reading This fancy--for it deserves no better name--was, however, taking such deep root in her imagination that she determined to indulge it again, and on each occasion she found the young man's opera-glasses directed towards her.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading This fancy--for it deserves no better name--was, however, taking such deep root in her imagination that she determined to indulge it again, and on each occasion she found the young man's opera-glasses directed towards her.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading This fancy--for it deserves no better name--was, however, taking such deep root in her imagination that she determined to indulge it again, and on each occasion she found the young man's opera-glasses directed towards her.
at any time
From this reading After the inopportune act of heedlessness which had brought her to so much shame, she took care for some days not to look up at Raimundo, though the greetings he waved her were more expressive and affectionate than ever.
expressiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspresɪv/
characterized by expression
From this reading After the inopportune act of heedlessness which had brought her to so much shame, she took care for some days not to look up at Raimundo, though the greetings he waved her were more expressive and affectionate than ever.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading This fancy--for it deserves no better name--was, however, taking such deep root in her imagination that she determined to indulge it again, and on each occasion she found the young man's opera-glasses directed towards her.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Finally, one day, as she turned the corner, she kissed her hand to him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Clementina's new love adventure went on in a manner no less childish than pleasing for her.
set up or found
From this reading This fancy--for it deserves no better name--was, however, taking such deep root in her imagination that she determined to indulge it again, and on each occasion she found the young man's opera-glasses directed towards her.
greetingsnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/
plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading After the inopportune act of heedlessness which had brought her to so much shame, she took care for some days not to look up at Raimundo, though the greetings he waved her were more expressive and affectionate than ever.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After the inopportune act of heedlessness which had brought her to so much shame, she took care for some days not to look up at Raimundo, though the greetings he waved her were more expressive and affectionate than ever.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Finally, one day, as she turned the corner, she kissed her hand to him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After the inopportune act of heedlessness which had brought her to so much shame, she took care for some days not to look up at Raimundo, though the greetings he waved her were more expressive and affectionate than ever.
heedlessnessnoun
a lack of attentiveness (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading After the inopportune act of heedlessness which had brought her to so much shame, she took care for some days not to look up at Raimundo, though the greetings he waved her were more expressive and affectionate than ever.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Clementina's new love adventure went on in a manner no less childish than pleasing for her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Finally, one day, as she turned the corner, she kissed her hand to him.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This fancy--for it deserves no better name--was, however, taking such deep root in her imagination that she determined to indulge it again, and on each occasion she found the young man's opera-glasses directed towards her.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading This fancy--for it deserves no better name--was, however, taking such deep root in her imagination that she determined to indulge it again, and on each occasion she found the young man's opera-glasses directed towards her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Clementina's new love adventure went on in a manner no less childish than pleasing for her.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading This fancy--for it deserves no better name--was, however, taking such deep root in her imagination that she determined to indulge it again, and on each occasion she found the young man's opera-glasses directed towards her.
inopportuneadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɑːpərˈtuːn/
not opportune
From this reading After the inopportune act of heedlessness which had brought her to so much shame, she took care for some days not to look up at Raimundo, though the greetings he waved her were more expressive and affectionate than ever.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This fancy--for it deserves no better name--was, however, taking such deep root in her imagination that she determined to indulge it again, and on each occasion she found the young man's opera-glasses directed towards her.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading Finally, one day, as she turned the corner, she kissed her hand to him.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Clementina's new love adventure went on in a manner no less childish than pleasing for her.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading After the inopportune act of heedlessness which had brought her to so much shame, she took care for some days not to look up at Raimundo, though the greetings he waved her were more expressive and affectionate than ever.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading RAIMUNDO'S LOVE AFFAIRS.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This fancy--for it deserves no better name--was, however, taking such deep root in her imagination that she determined to indulge it again, and on each occasion she found the young man's opera-glasses directed towards her.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Clementina's new love adventure went on in a manner no less childish than pleasing for her.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading After the inopportune act of heedlessness which had brought her to so much shame, she took care for some days not to look up at Raimundo, though the greetings he waved her were more expressive and affectionate than ever.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading After the inopportune act of heedlessness which had brought her to so much shame, she took care for some days not to look up at Raimundo, though the greetings he waved her were more expressive and affectionate than ever.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading This fancy--for it deserves no better name--was, however, taking such deep root in her imagination that she determined to indulge it again, and on each occasion she found the young man's opera-glasses directed towards her.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Clementina's new love adventure went on in a manner no less childish than pleasing for her.
not any; not one
From this reading Clementina's new love adventure went on in a manner no less childish than pleasing for her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After the inopportune act of heedlessness which had brought her to so much shame, she took care for some days not to look up at Raimundo, though the greetings he waved her were more expressive and affectionate than ever.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading This fancy--for it deserves no better name--was, however, taking such deep root in her imagination that she determined to indulge it again, and on each occasion she found the young man's opera-glasses directed towards her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After the inopportune act of heedlessness which had brought her to so much shame, she took care for some days not to look up at Raimundo, though the greetings he waved her were more expressive and affectionate than ever.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Clementina's new love adventure went on in a manner no less childish than pleasing for her.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Finally, one day, as she turned the corner, she kissed her hand to him.
opera-glasses
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From this reading This fancy--for it deserves no better name--was, however, taking such deep root in her imagination that she determined to indulge it again, and on each occasion she found the young man's opera-glasses directed towards her.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading Clementina's new love adventure went on in a manner no less childish than pleasing for her.
Raimundo
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From this reading After the inopportune act of heedlessness which had brought her to so much shame, she took care for some days not to look up at Raimundo, though the greetings he waved her were more expressive and affectionate than ever.
RAIMUNDO'S
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From this reading RAIMUNDO'S LOVE AFFAIRS.
rootnounUS /ruːt/
(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
From this reading This fancy--for it deserves no better name--was, however, taking such deep root in her imagination that she determined to indulge it again, and on each occasion she found the young man's opera-glasses directed towards her.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading After the inopportune act of heedlessness which had brought her to so much shame, she took care for some days not to look up at Raimundo, though the greetings he waved her were more expressive and affectionate than ever.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After the inopportune act of heedlessness which had brought her to so much shame, she took care for some days not to look up at Raimundo, though the greetings he waved her were more expressive and affectionate than ever.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading After the inopportune act of heedlessness which had brought her to so much shame, she took care for some days not to look up at Raimundo, though the greetings he waved her were more expressive and affectionate than ever.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After the inopportune act of heedlessness which had brought her to so much shame, she took care for some days not to look up at Raimundo, though the greetings he waved her were more expressive and affectionate than ever.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading This fancy--for it deserves no better name--was, however, taking such deep root in her imagination that she determined to indulge it again, and on each occasion she found the young man's opera-glasses directed towards her.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading This fancy--for it deserves no better name--was, however, taking such deep root in her imagination that she determined to indulge it again, and on each occasion she found the young man's opera-glasses directed towards her.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Clementina's new love adventure went on in a manner no less childish than pleasing for her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This fancy--for it deserves no better name--was, however, taking such deep root in her imagination that she determined to indulge it again, and on each occasion she found the young man's opera-glasses directed towards her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After the inopportune act of heedlessness which had brought her to so much shame, she took care for some days not to look up at Raimundo, though the greetings he waved her were more expressive and affectionate than ever.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This fancy--for it deserves no better name--was, however, taking such deep root in her imagination that she determined to indulge it again, and on each occasion she found the young man's opera-glasses directed towards her.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading After the inopportune act of heedlessness which had brought her to so much shame, she took care for some days not to look up at Raimundo, though the greetings he waved her were more expressive and affectionate than ever.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After the inopportune act of heedlessness which had brought her to so much shame, she took care for some days not to look up at Raimundo, though the greetings he waved her were more expressive and affectionate than ever.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading After the inopportune act of heedlessness which had brought her to so much shame, she took care for some days not to look up at Raimundo, though the greetings he waved her were more expressive and affectionate than ever.
in the direction of
From this reading This fancy--for it deserves no better name--was, however, taking such deep root in her imagination that she determined to indulge it again, and on each occasion she found the young man's opera-glasses directed towards her.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Finally, one day, as she turned the corner, she kissed her hand to him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading After the inopportune act of heedlessness which had brought her to so much shame, she took care for some days not to look up at Raimundo, though the greetings he waved her were more expressive and affectionate than ever.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This fancy--for it deserves no better name--was, however, taking such deep root in her imagination that she determined to indulge it again, and on each occasion she found the young man's opera-glasses directed towards her.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading After the inopportune act of heedlessness which had brought her to so much shame, she took care for some days not to look up at Raimundo, though the greetings he waved her were more expressive and affectionate than ever.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Clementina's new love adventure went on in a manner no less childish than pleasing for her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After the inopportune act of heedlessness which had brought her to so much shame, she took care for some days not to look up at Raimundo, though the greetings he waved her were more expressive and affectionate than ever.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After the inopportune act of heedlessness which had brought her to so much shame, she took care for some days not to look up at Raimundo, though the greetings he waved her were more expressive and affectionate than ever.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading This fancy--for it deserves no better name--was, however, taking such deep root in her imagination that she determined to indulge it again, and on each occasion she found the young man's opera-glasses directed towards her.
