used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was shocked to perceive the physical alteration four years had wrought in his singular friend; and, with the warmth of a heart naturally kind, he sought to contribute to the comfort and enjoyment of a life that was evidently drawing to a close.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Godolphin now came almost daily to the astrologer's abode.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading Godolphin's company seemed to give Volktman a pleasure which nothing else could afford him.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Godolphin now came almost daily to the astrologer's abode.
alterationnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃən/
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading He was shocked to perceive the physical alteration four years had wrought in his singular friend; and, with the warmth of a heart naturally kind, he sought to contribute to the comfort and enjoyment of a life that was evidently drawing to a close.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He loved to converse on the various incidents that had occurred to each since they met; and, in whatsoever Godolphin communicated to him, the mystic sought to impress upon his friend's attention the fulfilment of an astrological prediction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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astrologer's
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From this reading Godolphin now came almost daily to the astrologer's abode.
astrologicaladjectiveUS /ˌæstrəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
relating to or concerned with astrology
From this reading He loved to converse on the various incidents that had occurred to each since they met; and, in whatsoever Godolphin communicated to him, the mystic sought to impress upon his friend's attention the fulfilment of an astrological prediction.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He loved to converse on the various incidents that had occurred to each since they met; and, in whatsoever Godolphin communicated to him, the mystic sought to impress upon his friend's attention the fulfilment of an astrological prediction.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Godolphin now came almost daily to the astrologer's abode.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
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at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading He was shocked to perceive the physical alteration four years had wrought in his singular friend; and, with the warmth of a heart naturally kind, he sought to contribute to the comfort and enjoyment of a life that was evidently drawing to a close.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading He was shocked to perceive the physical alteration four years had wrought in his singular friend; and, with the warmth of a heart naturally kind, he sought to contribute to the comfort and enjoyment of a life that was evidently drawing to a close.
communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading He loved to converse on the various incidents that had occurred to each since they met; and, in whatsoever Godolphin communicated to him, the mystic sought to impress upon his friend's attention the fulfilment of an astrological prediction.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Godolphin's company seemed to give Volktman a pleasure which nothing else could afford him.
contributeverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/
bestow a quality on
From this reading He was shocked to perceive the physical alteration four years had wrought in his singular friend; and, with the warmth of a heart naturally kind, he sought to contribute to the comfort and enjoyment of a life that was evidently drawing to a close.
converseverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
From this reading He loved to converse on the various incidents that had occurred to each since they met; and, in whatsoever Godolphin communicated to him, the mystic sought to impress upon his friend's attention the fulfilment of an astrological prediction.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Godolphin's company seemed to give Volktman a pleasure which nothing else could afford him.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Godolphin now came almost daily to the astrologer's abode.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading He was shocked to perceive the physical alteration four years had wrought in his singular friend; and, with the warmth of a heart naturally kind, he sought to contribute to the comfort and enjoyment of a life that was evidently drawing to a close.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading He loved to converse on the various incidents that had occurred to each since they met; and, in whatsoever Godolphin communicated to him, the mystic sought to impress upon his friend's attention the fulfilment of an astrological prediction.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
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else
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From this reading Godolphin's company seemed to give Volktman a pleasure which nothing else could afford him.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading He was shocked to perceive the physical alteration four years had wrought in his singular friend; and, with the warmth of a heart naturally kind, he sought to contribute to the comfort and enjoyment of a life that was evidently drawing to a close.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading He was shocked to perceive the physical alteration four years had wrought in his singular friend; and, with the warmth of a heart naturally kind, he sought to contribute to the comfort and enjoyment of a life that was evidently drawing to a close.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
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the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading He was shocked to perceive the physical alteration four years had wrought in his singular friend; and, with the warmth of a heart naturally kind, he sought to contribute to the comfort and enjoyment of a life that was evidently drawing to a close.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He was shocked to perceive the physical alteration four years had wrought in his singular friend; and, with the warmth of a heart naturally kind, he sought to contribute to the comfort and enjoyment of a life that was evidently drawing to a close.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He loved to converse on the various incidents that had occurred to each since they met; and, in whatsoever Godolphin communicated to him, the mystic sought to impress upon his friend's attention the fulfilment of an astrological prediction.
fulfilmentnoun
a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires
From this reading He loved to converse on the various incidents that had occurred to each since they met; and, in whatsoever Godolphin communicated to him, the mystic sought to impress upon his friend's attention the fulfilment of an astrological prediction.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Godolphin's company seemed to give Volktman a pleasure which nothing else could afford him.
Godolphin
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From this reading Godolphin now came almost daily to the astrologer's abode.
Godolphin's
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From this reading Godolphin's company seemed to give Volktman a pleasure which nothing else could afford him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was shocked to perceive the physical alteration four years had wrought in his singular friend; and, with the warmth of a heart naturally kind, he sought to contribute to the comfort and enjoyment of a life that was evidently drawing to a close.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was shocked to perceive the physical alteration four years had wrought in his singular friend; and, with the warmth of a heart naturally kind, he sought to contribute to the comfort and enjoyment of a life that was evidently drawing to a close.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading He was shocked to perceive the physical alteration four years had wrought in his singular friend; and, with the warmth of a heart naturally kind, he sought to contribute to the comfort and enjoyment of a life that was evidently drawing to a close.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Godolphin's company seemed to give Volktman a pleasure which nothing else could afford him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was shocked to perceive the physical alteration four years had wrought in his singular friend; and, with the warmth of a heart naturally kind, he sought to contribute to the comfort and enjoyment of a life that was evidently drawing to a close.
impressverbUS /ˌɪmˈpres/
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
From this reading He loved to converse on the various incidents that had occurred to each since they met; and, in whatsoever Godolphin communicated to him, the mystic sought to impress upon his friend's attention the fulfilment of an astrological prediction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was shocked to perceive the physical alteration four years had wrought in his singular friend; and, with the warmth of a heart naturally kind, he sought to contribute to the comfort and enjoyment of a life that was evidently drawing to a close.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading He loved to converse on the various incidents that had occurred to each since they met; and, in whatsoever Godolphin communicated to him, the mystic sought to impress upon his friend's attention the fulfilment of an astrological prediction.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
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having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He was shocked to perceive the physical alteration four years had wrought in his singular friend; and, with the warmth of a heart naturally kind, he sought to contribute to the comfort and enjoyment of a life that was evidently drawing to a close.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He was shocked to perceive the physical alteration four years had wrought in his singular friend; and, with the warmth of a heart naturally kind, he sought to contribute to the comfort and enjoyment of a life that was evidently drawing to a close.
held dear
From this reading He loved to converse on the various incidents that had occurred to each since they met; and, in whatsoever Godolphin communicated to him, the mystic sought to impress upon his friend's attention the fulfilment of an astrological prediction.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He loved to converse on the various incidents that had occurred to each since they met; and, in whatsoever Godolphin communicated to him, the mystic sought to impress upon his friend's attention the fulfilment of an astrological prediction.
mysticadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstɪk/
having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding
From this reading He loved to converse on the various incidents that had occurred to each since they met; and, in whatsoever Godolphin communicated to him, the mystic sought to impress upon his friend's attention the fulfilment of an astrological prediction.
as might be expected
From this reading He was shocked to perceive the physical alteration four years had wrought in his singular friend; and, with the warmth of a heart naturally kind, he sought to contribute to the comfort and enjoyment of a life that was evidently drawing to a close.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Godolphin's company seemed to give Volktman a pleasure which nothing else could afford him.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Godolphin now came almost daily to the astrologer's abode.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading He loved to converse on the various incidents that had occurred to each since they met; and, in whatsoever Godolphin communicated to him, the mystic sought to impress upon his friend's attention the fulfilment of an astrological prediction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He loved to converse on the various incidents that had occurred to each since they met; and, in whatsoever Godolphin communicated to him, the mystic sought to impress upon his friend's attention the fulfilment of an astrological prediction.
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading He was shocked to perceive the physical alteration four years had wrought in his singular friend; and, with the warmth of a heart naturally kind, he sought to contribute to the comfort and enjoyment of a life that was evidently drawing to a close.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading He was shocked to perceive the physical alteration four years had wrought in his singular friend; and, with the warmth of a heart naturally kind, he sought to contribute to the comfort and enjoyment of a life that was evidently drawing to a close.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Godolphin's company seemed to give Volktman a pleasure which nothing else could afford him.
predictionnounUS /priˈdɪkʃən/
the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
From this reading He loved to converse on the various incidents that had occurred to each since they met; and, in whatsoever Godolphin communicated to him, the mystic sought to impress upon his friend's attention the fulfilment of an astrological prediction.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Godolphin's company seemed to give Volktman a pleasure which nothing else could afford him.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading He was shocked to perceive the physical alteration four years had wrought in his singular friend; and, with the warmth of a heart naturally kind, he sought to contribute to the comfort and enjoyment of a life that was evidently drawing to a close.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He loved to converse on the various incidents that had occurred to each since they met; and, in whatsoever Godolphin communicated to him, the mystic sought to impress upon his friend's attention the fulfilment of an astrological prediction.
unusual or striking
From this reading He was shocked to perceive the physical alteration four years had wrought in his singular friend; and, with the warmth of a heart naturally kind, he sought to contribute to the comfort and enjoyment of a life that was evidently drawing to a close.
that is looked for
From this reading He was shocked to perceive the physical alteration four years had wrought in his singular friend; and, with the warmth of a heart naturally kind, he sought to contribute to the comfort and enjoyment of a life that was evidently drawing to a close.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was shocked to perceive the physical alteration four years had wrought in his singular friend; and, with the warmth of a heart naturally kind, he sought to contribute to the comfort and enjoyment of a life that was evidently drawing to a close.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He loved to converse on the various incidents that had occurred to each since they met; and, in whatsoever Godolphin communicated to him, the mystic sought to impress upon his friend's attention the fulfilment of an astrological prediction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Godolphin now came almost daily to the astrologer's abode.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He loved to converse on the various incidents that had occurred to each since they met; and, in whatsoever Godolphin communicated to him, the mystic sought to impress upon his friend's attention the fulfilment of an astrological prediction.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading He loved to converse on the various incidents that had occurred to each since they met; and, in whatsoever Godolphin communicated to him, the mystic sought to impress upon his friend's attention the fulfilment of an astrological prediction.
Volktman
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From this reading Godolphin's company seemed to give Volktman a pleasure which nothing else could afford him.
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading He was shocked to perceive the physical alteration four years had wrought in his singular friend; and, with the warmth of a heart naturally kind, he sought to contribute to the comfort and enjoyment of a life that was evidently drawing to a close.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was shocked to perceive the physical alteration four years had wrought in his singular friend; and, with the warmth of a heart naturally kind, he sought to contribute to the comfort and enjoyment of a life that was evidently drawing to a close.
whatsoeveradjectiveUS /ˌwʌtsoʊˈevər/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He loved to converse on the various incidents that had occurred to each since they met; and, in whatsoever Godolphin communicated to him, the mystic sought to impress upon his friend's attention the fulfilment of an astrological prediction.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Godolphin's company seemed to give Volktman a pleasure which nothing else could afford him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was shocked to perceive the physical alteration four years had wrought in his singular friend; and, with the warmth of a heart naturally kind, he sought to contribute to the comfort and enjoyment of a life that was evidently drawing to a close.
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading He was shocked to perceive the physical alteration four years had wrought in his singular friend; and, with the warmth of a heart naturally kind, he sought to contribute to the comfort and enjoyment of a life that was evidently drawing to a close.
a late time of life
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