used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her manners now were so much more soft and unreserved than they had necessarily been at a period when Constance had resolved not to listen to his addresses or her own heart, that the only part of her character that had ever repulsed his pride or offended his tastes seemed vanished for ever.
addressesnounUS /ˈæˈdresɪz/
plural of “address” — (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
From this reading Her manners now were so much more soft and unreserved than they had necessarily been at a period when Constance had resolved not to listen to his addresses or her own heart, that the only part of her character that had ever repulsed his pride or offended his tastes seemed vanished for ever.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A more subdued and gentle spirit had descended on her surpassing beauty, and the change was of an order that Percy Godolphin could especially appreciate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her manners now were so much more soft and unreserved than they had necessarily been at a period when Constance had resolved not to listen to his addresses or her own heart, that the only part of her character that had ever repulsed his pride or offended his tastes seemed vanished for ever.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading A more subdued and gentle spirit had descended on her surpassing beauty, and the change was of an order that Percy Godolphin could especially appreciate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her manners now were so much more soft and unreserved than they had necessarily been at a period when Constance had resolved not to listen to his addresses or her own heart, that the only part of her character that had ever repulsed his pride or offended his tastes seemed vanished for ever.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading A more subdued and gentle spirit had descended on her surpassing beauty, and the change was of an order that Percy Godolphin could especially appreciate.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her manners now were so much more soft and unreserved than they had necessarily been at a period when Constance had resolved not to listen to his addresses or her own heart, that the only part of her character that had ever repulsed his pride or offended his tastes seemed vanished for ever.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Never before,--no, not in the young time of their first passion, had Constance seemed to him so lovely or so worthy of love.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The short conversation recorded in the last chapter could not but show to Godolphin the dangerous ground on which his fidelity to Lucilla rested.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading A more subdued and gentle spirit had descended on her surpassing beauty, and the change was of an order that Percy Godolphin could especially appreciate.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading The short conversation recorded in the last chapter could not but show to Godolphin the dangerous ground on which his fidelity to Lucilla rested.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Her manners now were so much more soft and unreserved than they had necessarily been at a period when Constance had resolved not to listen to his addresses or her own heart, that the only part of her character that had ever repulsed his pride or offended his tastes seemed vanished for ever.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading Never before,--no, not in the young time of their first passion, had Constance seemed to him so lovely or so worthy of love.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The short conversation recorded in the last chapter could not but show to Godolphin the dangerous ground on which his fidelity to Lucilla rested.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The short conversation recorded in the last chapter could not but show to Godolphin the dangerous ground on which his fidelity to Lucilla rested.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading The short conversation recorded in the last chapter could not but show to Godolphin the dangerous ground on which his fidelity to Lucilla rested.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading A more subdued and gentle spirit had descended on her surpassing beauty, and the change was of an order that Percy Godolphin could especially appreciate.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading LUCILLA'S LETTER.--THE EFFECT IT PRODUCES ON GODOLPHIN.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading A more subdued and gentle spirit had descended on her surpassing beauty, and the change was of an order that Percy Godolphin could especially appreciate.
at any time
From this reading Her manners now were so much more soft and unreserved than they had necessarily been at a period when Constance had resolved not to listen to his addresses or her own heart, that the only part of her character that had ever repulsed his pride or offended his tastes seemed vanished for ever.
fidelitynounUS /fəˈdeləti/
accuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal
From this reading The short conversation recorded in the last chapter could not but show to Godolphin the dangerous ground on which his fidelity to Lucilla rested.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Never before,--no, not in the young time of their first passion, had Constance seemed to him so lovely or so worthy of love.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her manners now were so much more soft and unreserved than they had necessarily been at a period when Constance had resolved not to listen to his addresses or her own heart, that the only part of her character that had ever repulsed his pride or offended his tastes seemed vanished for ever.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading A more subdued and gentle spirit had descended on her surpassing beauty, and the change was of an order that Percy Godolphin could especially appreciate.
GODOLPHIN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LUCILLA'S LETTER.--THE EFFECT IT PRODUCES ON GODOLPHIN.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The short conversation recorded in the last chapter could not but show to Godolphin the dangerous ground on which his fidelity to Lucilla rested.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Never before,--no, not in the young time of their first passion, had Constance seemed to him so lovely or so worthy of love.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Her manners now were so much more soft and unreserved than they had necessarily been at a period when Constance had resolved not to listen to his addresses or her own heart, that the only part of her character that had ever repulsed his pride or offended his tastes seemed vanished for ever.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her manners now were so much more soft and unreserved than they had necessarily been at a period when Constance had resolved not to listen to his addresses or her own heart, that the only part of her character that had ever repulsed his pride or offended his tastes seemed vanished for ever.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Never before,--no, not in the young time of their first passion, had Constance seemed to him so lovely or so worthy of love.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The short conversation recorded in the last chapter could not but show to Godolphin the dangerous ground on which his fidelity to Lucilla rested.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The short conversation recorded in the last chapter could not but show to Godolphin the dangerous ground on which his fidelity to Lucilla rested.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading LUCILLA'S LETTER.--THE EFFECT IT PRODUCES ON GODOLPHIN.
immediately past
From this reading The short conversation recorded in the last chapter could not but show to Godolphin the dangerous ground on which his fidelity to Lucilla rested.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading LUCILLA'S LETTER.--THE EFFECT IT PRODUCES ON GODOLPHIN.
hear with intention
From this reading Her manners now were so much more soft and unreserved than they had necessarily been at a period when Constance had resolved not to listen to his addresses or her own heart, that the only part of her character that had ever repulsed his pride or offended his tastes seemed vanished for ever.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Never before,--no, not in the young time of their first passion, had Constance seemed to him so lovely or so worthy of love.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Never before,--no, not in the young time of their first passion, had Constance seemed to him so lovely or so worthy of love.
Lucilla
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From this reading The short conversation recorded in the last chapter could not but show to Godolphin the dangerous ground on which his fidelity to Lucilla rested.
LUCILLA'S
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From this reading LUCILLA'S LETTER.--THE EFFECT IT PRODUCES ON GODOLPHIN.
social deportment
From this reading Her manners now were so much more soft and unreserved than they had necessarily been at a period when Constance had resolved not to listen to his addresses or her own heart, that the only part of her character that had ever repulsed his pride or offended his tastes seemed vanished for ever.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Her manners now were so much more soft and unreserved than they had necessarily been at a period when Constance had resolved not to listen to his addresses or her own heart, that the only part of her character that had ever repulsed his pride or offended his tastes seemed vanished for ever.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Her manners now were so much more soft and unreserved than they had necessarily been at a period when Constance had resolved not to listen to his addresses or her own heart, that the only part of her character that had ever repulsed his pride or offended his tastes seemed vanished for ever.
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading Her manners now were so much more soft and unreserved than they had necessarily been at a period when Constance had resolved not to listen to his addresses or her own heart, that the only part of her character that had ever repulsed his pride or offended his tastes seemed vanished for ever.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never before,--no, not in the young time of their first passion, had Constance seemed to him so lovely or so worthy of love.
not any; not one
From this reading Never before,--no, not in the young time of their first passion, had Constance seemed to him so lovely or so worthy of love.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The short conversation recorded in the last chapter could not but show to Godolphin the dangerous ground on which his fidelity to Lucilla rested.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Her manners now were so much more soft and unreserved than they had necessarily been at a period when Constance had resolved not to listen to his addresses or her own heart, that the only part of her character that had ever repulsed his pride or offended his tastes seemed vanished for ever.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Never before,--no, not in the young time of their first passion, had Constance seemed to him so lovely or so worthy of love.
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading Her manners now were so much more soft and unreserved than they had necessarily been at a period when Constance had resolved not to listen to his addresses or her own heart, that the only part of her character that had ever repulsed his pride or offended his tastes seemed vanished for ever.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LUCILLA'S LETTER.--THE EFFECT IT PRODUCES ON GODOLPHIN.
and nothing more
From this reading Her manners now were so much more soft and unreserved than they had necessarily been at a period when Constance had resolved not to listen to his addresses or her own heart, that the only part of her character that had ever repulsed his pride or offended his tastes seemed vanished for ever.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Never before,--no, not in the young time of their first passion, had Constance seemed to him so lovely or so worthy of love.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading A more subdued and gentle spirit had descended on her surpassing beauty, and the change was of an order that Percy Godolphin could especially appreciate.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Her manners now were so much more soft and unreserved than they had necessarily been at a period when Constance had resolved not to listen to his addresses or her own heart, that the only part of her character that had ever repulsed his pride or offended his tastes seemed vanished for ever.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Her manners now were so much more soft and unreserved than they had necessarily been at a period when Constance had resolved not to listen to his addresses or her own heart, that the only part of her character that had ever repulsed his pride or offended his tastes seemed vanished for ever.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Never before,--no, not in the young time of their first passion, had Constance seemed to him so lovely or so worthy of love.
PercynounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading A more subdued and gentle spirit had descended on her surpassing beauty, and the change was of an order that Percy Godolphin could especially appreciate.
an amount of time
From this reading Her manners now were so much more soft and unreserved than they had necessarily been at a period when Constance had resolved not to listen to his addresses or her own heart, that the only part of her character that had ever repulsed his pride or offended his tastes seemed vanished for ever.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Her manners now were so much more soft and unreserved than they had necessarily been at a period when Constance had resolved not to listen to his addresses or her own heart, that the only part of her character that had ever repulsed his pride or offended his tastes seemed vanished for ever.
PRODUCESnounUS /prəˈduːsəz/
plural of “produce” — fresh fruits and vegetable grown for the market
From this reading LUCILLA'S LETTER.--THE EFFECT IT PRODUCES ON GODOLPHIN.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading The short conversation recorded in the last chapter could not but show to Godolphin the dangerous ground on which his fidelity to Lucilla rested.
repulsedverbUS /riˈpʌlst/
past form of “repulse” — force or drive back
From this reading Her manners now were so much more soft and unreserved than they had necessarily been at a period when Constance had resolved not to listen to his addresses or her own heart, that the only part of her character that had ever repulsed his pride or offended his tastes seemed vanished for ever.
determined
From this reading Her manners now were so much more soft and unreserved than they had necessarily been at a period when Constance had resolved not to listen to his addresses or her own heart, that the only part of her character that had ever repulsed his pride or offended his tastes seemed vanished for ever.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading The short conversation recorded in the last chapter could not but show to Godolphin the dangerous ground on which his fidelity to Lucilla rested.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Never before,--no, not in the young time of their first passion, had Constance seemed to him so lovely or so worthy of love.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The short conversation recorded in the last chapter could not but show to Godolphin the dangerous ground on which his fidelity to Lucilla rested.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The short conversation recorded in the last chapter could not but show to Godolphin the dangerous ground on which his fidelity to Lucilla rested.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Never before,--no, not in the young time of their first passion, had Constance seemed to him so lovely or so worthy of love.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Her manners now were so much more soft and unreserved than they had necessarily been at a period when Constance had resolved not to listen to his addresses or her own heart, that the only part of her character that had ever repulsed his pride or offended his tastes seemed vanished for ever.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading A more subdued and gentle spirit had descended on her surpassing beauty, and the change was of an order that Percy Godolphin could especially appreciate.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading A more subdued and gentle spirit had descended on her surpassing beauty, and the change was of an order that Percy Godolphin could especially appreciate.
surpassingadjectiveUS /sərˈpæsɪŋ/
exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence
From this reading A more subdued and gentle spirit had descended on her surpassing beauty, and the change was of an order that Percy Godolphin could especially appreciate.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading Her manners now were so much more soft and unreserved than they had necessarily been at a period when Constance had resolved not to listen to his addresses or her own heart, that the only part of her character that had ever repulsed his pride or offended his tastes seemed vanished for ever.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Her manners now were so much more soft and unreserved than they had necessarily been at a period when Constance had resolved not to listen to his addresses or her own heart, that the only part of her character that had ever repulsed his pride or offended his tastes seemed vanished for ever.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her manners now were so much more soft and unreserved than they had necessarily been at a period when Constance had resolved not to listen to his addresses or her own heart, that the only part of her character that had ever repulsed his pride or offended his tastes seemed vanished for ever.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LUCILLA'S LETTER.--THE EFFECT IT PRODUCES ON GODOLPHIN.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Never before,--no, not in the young time of their first passion, had Constance seemed to him so lovely or so worthy of love.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her manners now were so much more soft and unreserved than they had necessarily been at a period when Constance had resolved not to listen to his addresses or her own heart, that the only part of her character that had ever repulsed his pride or offended his tastes seemed vanished for ever.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Never before,--no, not in the young time of their first passion, had Constance seemed to him so lovely or so worthy of love.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The short conversation recorded in the last chapter could not but show to Godolphin the dangerous ground on which his fidelity to Lucilla rested.
unreservedadjective
not reserved
From this reading Her manners now were so much more soft and unreserved than they had necessarily been at a period when Constance had resolved not to listen to his addresses or her own heart, that the only part of her character that had ever repulsed his pride or offended his tastes seemed vanished for ever.
having passed out of existence
From this reading Her manners now were so much more soft and unreserved than they had necessarily been at a period when Constance had resolved not to listen to his addresses or her own heart, that the only part of her character that had ever repulsed his pride or offended his tastes seemed vanished for ever.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A more subdued and gentle spirit had descended on her surpassing beauty, and the change was of an order that Percy Godolphin could especially appreciate.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her manners now were so much more soft and unreserved than they had necessarily been at a period when Constance had resolved not to listen to his addresses or her own heart, that the only part of her character that had ever repulsed his pride or offended his tastes seemed vanished for ever.
at the time that
From this reading Her manners now were so much more soft and unreserved than they had necessarily been at a period when Constance had resolved not to listen to his addresses or her own heart, that the only part of her character that had ever repulsed his pride or offended his tastes seemed vanished for ever.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The short conversation recorded in the last chapter could not but show to Godolphin the dangerous ground on which his fidelity to Lucilla rested.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Never before,--no, not in the young time of their first passion, had Constance seemed to him so lovely or so worthy of love.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Never before,--no, not in the young time of their first passion, had Constance seemed to him so lovely or so worthy of love.
