used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FANNY MILLINGER ONCE MORE.--LOVE.--WOMAN.--BOOKS.--A HUNDRED TOPICS TOUCHED ON THE SURFACE.--GODOLPHIN’S STATE OF MIND MORE MINUTELY EXAMINED.--THE DINNER AT SAVILLE’S.
actressnounUS /ˈæktrəs/
a female actor
From this reading There was a sort of allegory of real life, in the manner in which, at certain epochs, our Idealist was brought into contact with the fair actress of ideal creations.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading There was, in short, something of a moral in the way these two streams of existence--the one belonging to the Actual, the other to the Imaginary--flowed on, crossing each other at stated times.
allegorynounUS /ˈæləɡɔːri/
a short moral story (often with animal characters)
From this reading There was a sort of allegory of real life, in the manner in which, at certain epochs, our Idealist was brought into contact with the fair actress of ideal creations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Godolphin went to see and converse with Fanny Millinger.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FANNY MILLINGER ONCE MORE.--LOVE.--WOMAN.--BOOKS.--A HUNDRED TOPICS TOUCHED ON THE SURFACE.--GODOLPHIN’S STATE OF MIND MORE MINUTELY EXAMINED.--THE DINNER AT SAVILLE’S.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading There was, in short, something of a moral in the way these two streams of existence--the one belonging to the Actual, the other to the Imaginary--flowed on, crossing each other at stated times.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading FANNY MILLINGER ONCE MORE.--LOVE.--WOMAN.--BOOKS.--A HUNDRED TOPICS TOUCHED ON THE SURFACE.--GODOLPHIN’S STATE OF MIND MORE MINUTELY EXAMINED.--THE DINNER AT SAVILLE’S.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading There was a sort of allegory of real life, in the manner in which, at certain epochs, our Idealist was brought into contact with the fair actress of ideal creations.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading There was a sort of allegory of real life, in the manner in which, at certain epochs, our Idealist was brought into contact with the fair actress of ideal creations.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading There was a sort of allegory of real life, in the manner in which, at certain epochs, our Idealist was brought into contact with the fair actress of ideal creations.
converseverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
From this reading Godolphin went to see and converse with Fanny Millinger.
creationsnounUS /kriˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “creation” — the human act of creating
From this reading There was a sort of allegory of real life, in the manner in which, at certain epochs, our Idealist was brought into contact with the fair actress of ideal creations.
traveling across
From this reading There was, in short, something of a moral in the way these two streams of existence--the one belonging to the Actual, the other to the Imaginary--flowed on, crossing each other at stated times.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading FANNY MILLINGER ONCE MORE.--LOVE.--WOMAN.--BOOKS.--A HUNDRED TOPICS TOUCHED ON THE SURFACE.--GODOLPHIN’S STATE OF MIND MORE MINUTELY EXAMINED.--THE DINNER AT SAVILLE’S.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading There was, in short, something of a moral in the way these two streams of existence--the one belonging to the Actual, the other to the Imaginary--flowed on, crossing each other at stated times.
epochsnounUS /ˈepəks/
plural of “epoch” — a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading There was a sort of allegory of real life, in the manner in which, at certain epochs, our Idealist was brought into contact with the fair actress of ideal creations.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading FANNY MILLINGER ONCE MORE.--LOVE.--WOMAN.--BOOKS.--A HUNDRED TOPICS TOUCHED ON THE SURFACE.--GODOLPHIN’S STATE OF MIND MORE MINUTELY EXAMINED.--THE DINNER AT SAVILLE’S.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading There was, in short, something of a moral in the way these two streams of existence--the one belonging to the Actual, the other to the Imaginary--flowed on, crossing each other at stated times.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading There was a sort of allegory of real life, in the manner in which, at certain epochs, our Idealist was brought into contact with the fair actress of ideal creations.
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading FANNY MILLINGER ONCE MORE.--LOVE.--WOMAN.--BOOKS.--A HUNDRED TOPICS TOUCHED ON THE SURFACE.--GODOLPHIN’S STATE OF MIND MORE MINUTELY EXAMINED.--THE DINNER AT SAVILLE’S.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She was still unmarried, and still the fashion.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading There was, in short, something of a moral in the way these two streams of existence--the one belonging to the Actual, the other to the Imaginary--flowed on, crossing each other at stated times.
Godolphin
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From this reading Godolphin went to see and converse with Fanny Millinger.
GODOLPHIN'S
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From this reading FANNY MILLINGER ONCE MORE.--LOVE.--WOMAN.--BOOKS.--A HUNDRED TOPICS TOUCHED ON THE SURFACE.--GODOLPHIN’S STATE OF MIND MORE MINUTELY EXAMINED.--THE DINNER AT SAVILLE’S.
ten 10s
From this reading FANNY MILLINGER ONCE MORE.--LOVE.--WOMAN.--BOOKS.--A HUNDRED TOPICS TOUCHED ON THE SURFACE.--GODOLPHIN’S STATE OF MIND MORE MINUTELY EXAMINED.--THE DINNER AT SAVILLE’S.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading There was a sort of allegory of real life, in the manner in which, at certain epochs, our Idealist was brought into contact with the fair actress of ideal creations.
IdealistnounUS /aɪˈdiːlɪst/
someone guided more by ideals than by practical considerations
From this reading There was a sort of allegory of real life, in the manner in which, at certain epochs, our Idealist was brought into contact with the fair actress of ideal creations.
ImaginaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒəneri/
not based on fact; existing only in the imagination
From this reading There was, in short, something of a moral in the way these two streams of existence--the one belonging to the Actual, the other to the Imaginary--flowed on, crossing each other at stated times.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a sort of allegory of real life, in the manner in which, at certain epochs, our Idealist was brought into contact with the fair actress of ideal creations.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading There was a sort of allegory of real life, in the manner in which, at certain epochs, our Idealist was brought into contact with the fair actress of ideal creations.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There was a sort of allegory of real life, in the manner in which, at certain epochs, our Idealist was brought into contact with the fair actress of ideal creations.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading FANNY MILLINGER ONCE MORE.--LOVE.--WOMAN.--BOOKS.--A HUNDRED TOPICS TOUCHED ON THE SURFACE.--GODOLPHIN’S STATE OF MIND MORE MINUTELY EXAMINED.--THE DINNER AT SAVILLE’S.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There was a sort of allegory of real life, in the manner in which, at certain epochs, our Idealist was brought into contact with the fair actress of ideal creations.
MILLINGER
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From this reading FANNY MILLINGER ONCE MORE.--LOVE.--WOMAN.--BOOKS.--A HUNDRED TOPICS TOUCHED ON THE SURFACE.--GODOLPHIN’S STATE OF MIND MORE MINUTELY EXAMINED.--THE DINNER AT SAVILLE’S.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading FANNY MILLINGER ONCE MORE.--LOVE.--WOMAN.--BOOKS.--A HUNDRED TOPICS TOUCHED ON THE SURFACE.--GODOLPHIN’S STATE OF MIND MORE MINUTELY EXAMINED.--THE DINNER AT SAVILLE’S.
MINUTELYadverbUS /ˈmɪnətli/
in minute detail
From this reading FANNY MILLINGER ONCE MORE.--LOVE.--WOMAN.--BOOKS.--A HUNDRED TOPICS TOUCHED ON THE SURFACE.--GODOLPHIN’S STATE OF MIND MORE MINUTELY EXAMINED.--THE DINNER AT SAVILLE’S.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading There was, in short, something of a moral in the way these two streams of existence--the one belonging to the Actual, the other to the Imaginary--flowed on, crossing each other at stated times.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading FANNY MILLINGER ONCE MORE.--LOVE.--WOMAN.--BOOKS.--A HUNDRED TOPICS TOUCHED ON THE SURFACE.--GODOLPHIN’S STATE OF MIND MORE MINUTELY EXAMINED.--THE DINNER AT SAVILLE’S.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FANNY MILLINGER ONCE MORE.--LOVE.--WOMAN.--BOOKS.--A HUNDRED TOPICS TOUCHED ON THE SURFACE.--GODOLPHIN’S STATE OF MIND MORE MINUTELY EXAMINED.--THE DINNER AT SAVILLE’S.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FANNY MILLINGER ONCE MORE.--LOVE.--WOMAN.--BOOKS.--A HUNDRED TOPICS TOUCHED ON THE SURFACE.--GODOLPHIN’S STATE OF MIND MORE MINUTELY EXAMINED.--THE DINNER AT SAVILLE’S.
on one occasion
From this reading FANNY MILLINGER ONCE MORE.--LOVE.--WOMAN.--BOOKS.--A HUNDRED TOPICS TOUCHED ON THE SURFACE.--GODOLPHIN’S STATE OF MIND MORE MINUTELY EXAMINED.--THE DINNER AT SAVILLE’S.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was, in short, something of a moral in the way these two streams of existence--the one belonging to the Actual, the other to the Imaginary--flowed on, crossing each other at stated times.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There was, in short, something of a moral in the way these two streams of existence--the one belonging to the Actual, the other to the Imaginary--flowed on, crossing each other at stated times.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading There was a sort of allegory of real life, in the manner in which, at certain epochs, our Idealist was brought into contact with the fair actress of ideal creations.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading There was a sort of allegory of real life, in the manner in which, at certain epochs, our Idealist was brought into contact with the fair actress of ideal creations.
SAVILLE'S
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From this reading FANNY MILLINGER ONCE MORE.--LOVE.--WOMAN.--BOOKS.--A HUNDRED TOPICS TOUCHED ON THE SURFACE.--GODOLPHIN’S STATE OF MIND MORE MINUTELY EXAMINED.--THE DINNER AT SAVILLE’S.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Godolphin went to see and converse with Fanny Millinger.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was still unmarried, and still the fashion.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading There was, in short, something of a moral in the way these two streams of existence--the one belonging to the Actual, the other to the Imaginary--flowed on, crossing each other at stated times.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There was, in short, something of a moral in the way these two streams of existence--the one belonging to the Actual, the other to the Imaginary--flowed on, crossing each other at stated times.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading There was a sort of allegory of real life, in the manner in which, at certain epochs, our Idealist was brought into contact with the fair actress of ideal creations.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading FANNY MILLINGER ONCE MORE.--LOVE.--WOMAN.--BOOKS.--A HUNDRED TOPICS TOUCHED ON THE SURFACE.--GODOLPHIN’S STATE OF MIND MORE MINUTELY EXAMINED.--THE DINNER AT SAVILLE’S.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading There was, in short, something of a moral in the way these two streams of existence--the one belonging to the Actual, the other to the Imaginary--flowed on, crossing each other at stated times.
not in physical motion
From this reading She was still unmarried, and still the fashion.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading There was, in short, something of a moral in the way these two streams of existence--the one belonging to the Actual, the other to the Imaginary--flowed on, crossing each other at stated times.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading FANNY MILLINGER ONCE MORE.--LOVE.--WOMAN.--BOOKS.--A HUNDRED TOPICS TOUCHED ON THE SURFACE.--GODOLPHIN’S STATE OF MIND MORE MINUTELY EXAMINED.--THE DINNER AT SAVILLE’S.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FANNY MILLINGER ONCE MORE.--LOVE.--WOMAN.--BOOKS.--A HUNDRED TOPICS TOUCHED ON THE SURFACE.--GODOLPHIN’S STATE OF MIND MORE MINUTELY EXAMINED.--THE DINNER AT SAVILLE’S.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a sort of allegory of real life, in the manner in which, at certain epochs, our Idealist was brought into contact with the fair actress of ideal creations.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading There was, in short, something of a moral in the way these two streams of existence--the one belonging to the Actual, the other to the Imaginary--flowed on, crossing each other at stated times.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading There was, in short, something of a moral in the way these two streams of existence--the one belonging to the Actual, the other to the Imaginary--flowed on, crossing each other at stated times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Godolphin went to see and converse with Fanny Millinger.
TOPICSnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪks/
plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading FANNY MILLINGER ONCE MORE.--LOVE.--WOMAN.--BOOKS.--A HUNDRED TOPICS TOUCHED ON THE SURFACE.--GODOLPHIN’S STATE OF MIND MORE MINUTELY EXAMINED.--THE DINNER AT SAVILLE’S.
having come into contact
From this reading FANNY MILLINGER ONCE MORE.--LOVE.--WOMAN.--BOOKS.--A HUNDRED TOPICS TOUCHED ON THE SURFACE.--GODOLPHIN’S STATE OF MIND MORE MINUTELY EXAMINED.--THE DINNER AT SAVILLE’S.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There was, in short, something of a moral in the way these two streams of existence--the one belonging to the Actual, the other to the Imaginary--flowed on, crossing each other at stated times.
unmarriedadjectiveUS /ənˈmerid/
not married or related to the unmarried state
From this reading She was still unmarried, and still the fashion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was still unmarried, and still the fashion.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There was, in short, something of a moral in the way these two streams of existence--the one belonging to the Actual, the other to the Imaginary--flowed on, crossing each other at stated times.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Godolphin went to see and converse with Fanny Millinger.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was a sort of allegory of real life, in the manner in which, at certain epochs, our Idealist was brought into contact with the fair actress of ideal creations.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Godolphin went to see and converse with Fanny Millinger.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading FANNY MILLINGER ONCE MORE.--LOVE.--WOMAN.--BOOKS.--A HUNDRED TOPICS TOUCHED ON THE SURFACE.--GODOLPHIN’S STATE OF MIND MORE MINUTELY EXAMINED.--THE DINNER AT SAVILLE’S.
