used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Dr. Hesselius is Summoned to Richmond_ We parted cheerfully, but he was not cheerful, nor was I. There are certain expressions of that powerful organ of spirit--the human face--which, although I have seen them often, and possess a doctor's nerve, yet disturb me profoundly.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading _Dr. Hesselius is Summoned to Richmond_ We parted cheerfully, but he was not cheerful, nor was I. There are certain expressions of that powerful organ of spirit--the human face--which, although I have seen them often, and possess a doctor's nerve, yet disturb me profoundly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Dr. Hesselius is Summoned to Richmond_ We parted cheerfully, but he was not cheerful, nor was I. There are certain expressions of that powerful organ of spirit--the human face--which, although I have seen them often, and possess a doctor's nerve, yet disturb me profoundly.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Dr. Hesselius is Summoned to Richmond_ We parted cheerfully, but he was not cheerful, nor was I. There are certain expressions of that powerful organ of spirit--the human face--which, although I have seen them often, and possess a doctor's nerve, yet disturb me profoundly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Dr. Hesselius is Summoned to Richmond_ We parted cheerfully, but he was not cheerful, nor was I. There are certain expressions of that powerful organ of spirit--the human face--which, although I have seen them often, and possess a doctor's nerve, yet disturb me profoundly.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading _Dr. Hesselius is Summoned to Richmond_ We parted cheerfully, but he was not cheerful, nor was I. There are certain expressions of that powerful organ of spirit--the human face--which, although I have seen them often, and possess a doctor's nerve, yet disturb me profoundly.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading It had seized my imagination with so dismal a power that I changed my plans for the evening, and went to the opera, feeling that I wanted a change of ideas.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading It had seized my imagination with so dismal a power that I changed my plans for the evening, and went to the opera, feeling that I wanted a change of ideas.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading _Dr. Hesselius is Summoned to Richmond_ We parted cheerfully, but he was not cheerful, nor was I. There are certain expressions of that powerful organ of spirit--the human face--which, although I have seen them often, and possess a doctor's nerve, yet disturb me profoundly.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading _Dr. Hesselius is Summoned to Richmond_ We parted cheerfully, but he was not cheerful, nor was I. There are certain expressions of that powerful organ of spirit--the human face--which, although I have seen them often, and possess a doctor's nerve, yet disturb me profoundly.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading I heard nothing of or from him for two or three days, when a note in his hand reached me.
dismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/
causing dejection
From this reading It had seized my imagination with so dismal a power that I changed my plans for the evening, and went to the opera, feeling that I wanted a change of ideas.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading _Dr. Hesselius is Summoned to Richmond_ We parted cheerfully, but he was not cheerful, nor was I. There are certain expressions of that powerful organ of spirit--the human face--which, although I have seen them often, and possess a doctor's nerve, yet disturb me profoundly.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading _Dr. Hesselius is Summoned to Richmond_ We parted cheerfully, but he was not cheerful, nor was I. There are certain expressions of that powerful organ of spirit--the human face--which, although I have seen them often, and possess a doctor's nerve, yet disturb me profoundly.
Dr
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From this reading _Dr. Hesselius is Summoned to Richmond_ We parted cheerfully, but he was not cheerful, nor was I. There are certain expressions of that powerful organ of spirit--the human face--which, although I have seen them often, and possess a doctor's nerve, yet disturb me profoundly.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It had seized my imagination with so dismal a power that I changed my plans for the evening, and went to the opera, feeling that I wanted a change of ideas.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading _Dr. Hesselius is Summoned to Richmond_ We parted cheerfully, but he was not cheerful, nor was I. There are certain expressions of that powerful organ of spirit--the human face--which, although I have seen them often, and possess a doctor's nerve, yet disturb me profoundly.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading _Dr. Hesselius is Summoned to Richmond_ We parted cheerfully, but he was not cheerful, nor was I. There are certain expressions of that powerful organ of spirit--the human face--which, although I have seen them often, and possess a doctor's nerve, yet disturb me profoundly.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading It had seized my imagination with so dismal a power that I changed my plans for the evening, and went to the opera, feeling that I wanted a change of ideas.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It had seized my imagination with so dismal a power that I changed my plans for the evening, and went to the opera, feeling that I wanted a change of ideas.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I heard nothing of or from him for two or three days, when a note in his hand reached me.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading It was cheerful, and full of hope.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had seized my imagination with so dismal a power that I changed my plans for the evening, and went to the opera, feeling that I wanted a change of ideas.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I heard nothing of or from him for two or three days, when a note in his hand reached me.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading One look of Mr. Jennings haunted me.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Dr. Hesselius is Summoned to Richmond_ We parted cheerfully, but he was not cheerful, nor was I. There are certain expressions of that powerful organ of spirit--the human face--which, although I have seen them often, and possess a doctor's nerve, yet disturb me profoundly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Dr. Hesselius is Summoned to Richmond_ We parted cheerfully, but he was not cheerful, nor was I. There are certain expressions of that powerful organ of spirit--the human face--which, although I have seen them often, and possess a doctor's nerve, yet disturb me profoundly.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I heard nothing of or from him for two or three days, when a note in his hand reached me.
Hesselius
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Dr. Hesselius is Summoned to Richmond_ We parted cheerfully, but he was not cheerful, nor was I. There are certain expressions of that powerful organ of spirit--the human face--which, although I have seen them often, and possess a doctor's nerve, yet disturb me profoundly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I heard nothing of or from him for two or three days, when a note in his hand reached me.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I heard nothing of or from him for two or three days, when a note in his hand reached me.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading It was cheerful, and full of hope.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading _Dr. Hesselius is Summoned to Richmond_ We parted cheerfully, but he was not cheerful, nor was I. There are certain expressions of that powerful organ of spirit--the human face--which, although I have seen them often, and possess a doctor's nerve, yet disturb me profoundly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Dr. Hesselius is Summoned to Richmond_ We parted cheerfully, but he was not cheerful, nor was I. There are certain expressions of that powerful organ of spirit--the human face--which, although I have seen them often, and possess a doctor's nerve, yet disturb me profoundly.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It had seized my imagination with so dismal a power that I changed my plans for the evening, and went to the opera, feeling that I wanted a change of ideas.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading It had seized my imagination with so dismal a power that I changed my plans for the evening, and went to the opera, feeling that I wanted a change of ideas.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I heard nothing of or from him for two or three days, when a note in his hand reached me.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Dr. Hesselius is Summoned to Richmond_ We parted cheerfully, but he was not cheerful, nor was I. There are certain expressions of that powerful organ of spirit--the human face--which, although I have seen them often, and possess a doctor's nerve, yet disturb me profoundly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had seized my imagination with so dismal a power that I changed my plans for the evening, and went to the opera, feeling that I wanted a change of ideas.
Jennings
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From this reading One look of Mr. Jennings haunted me.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading One look of Mr. Jennings haunted me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Dr. Hesselius is Summoned to Richmond_ We parted cheerfully, but he was not cheerful, nor was I. There are certain expressions of that powerful organ of spirit--the human face--which, although I have seen them often, and possess a doctor's nerve, yet disturb me profoundly.
a form of address for a man
From this reading One look of Mr. Jennings haunted me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It had seized my imagination with so dismal a power that I changed my plans for the evening, and went to the opera, feeling that I wanted a change of ideas.
nervenounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading _Dr. Hesselius is Summoned to Richmond_ We parted cheerfully, but he was not cheerful, nor was I. There are certain expressions of that powerful organ of spirit--the human face--which, although I have seen them often, and possess a doctor's nerve, yet disturb me profoundly.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading _Dr. Hesselius is Summoned to Richmond_ We parted cheerfully, but he was not cheerful, nor was I. There are certain expressions of that powerful organ of spirit--the human face--which, although I have seen them often, and possess a doctor's nerve, yet disturb me profoundly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Dr. Hesselius is Summoned to Richmond_ We parted cheerfully, but he was not cheerful, nor was I. There are certain expressions of that powerful organ of spirit--the human face--which, although I have seen them often, and possess a doctor's nerve, yet disturb me profoundly.
a brief written record
From this reading I heard nothing of or from him for two or three days, when a note in his hand reached me.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I heard nothing of or from him for two or three days, when a note in his hand reached me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Dr. Hesselius is Summoned to Richmond_ We parted cheerfully, but he was not cheerful, nor was I. There are certain expressions of that powerful organ of spirit--the human face--which, although I have seen them often, and possess a doctor's nerve, yet disturb me profoundly.
many times at short intervals
From this reading _Dr. Hesselius is Summoned to Richmond_ We parted cheerfully, but he was not cheerful, nor was I. There are certain expressions of that powerful organ of spirit--the human face--which, although I have seen them often, and possess a doctor's nerve, yet disturb me profoundly.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One look of Mr. Jennings haunted me.
operanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading It had seized my imagination with so dismal a power that I changed my plans for the evening, and went to the opera, feeling that I wanted a change of ideas.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I heard nothing of or from him for two or three days, when a note in his hand reached me.
organnounUS /ˈɔːrɡən/
a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function
From this reading _Dr. Hesselius is Summoned to Richmond_ We parted cheerfully, but he was not cheerful, nor was I. There are certain expressions of that powerful organ of spirit--the human face--which, although I have seen them often, and possess a doctor's nerve, yet disturb me profoundly.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading _Dr. Hesselius is Summoned to Richmond_ We parted cheerfully, but he was not cheerful, nor was I. There are certain expressions of that powerful organ of spirit--the human face--which, although I have seen them often, and possess a doctor's nerve, yet disturb me profoundly.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading It had seized my imagination with so dismal a power that I changed my plans for the evening, and went to the opera, feeling that I wanted a change of ideas.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading _Dr. Hesselius is Summoned to Richmond_ We parted cheerfully, but he was not cheerful, nor was I. There are certain expressions of that powerful organ of spirit--the human face--which, although I have seen them often, and possess a doctor's nerve, yet disturb me profoundly.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading It had seized my imagination with so dismal a power that I changed my plans for the evening, and went to the opera, feeling that I wanted a change of ideas.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading _Dr. Hesselius is Summoned to Richmond_ We parted cheerfully, but he was not cheerful, nor was I. There are certain expressions of that powerful organ of spirit--the human face--which, although I have seen them often, and possess a doctor's nerve, yet disturb me profoundly.
profoundlyadverbUS /proʊˈfaʊndli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading _Dr. Hesselius is Summoned to Richmond_ We parted cheerfully, but he was not cheerful, nor was I. There are certain expressions of that powerful organ of spirit--the human face--which, although I have seen them often, and possess a doctor's nerve, yet disturb me profoundly.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading I heard nothing of or from him for two or three days, when a note in his hand reached me.
RichmondnounUS /ˈrɪtʃmənd/
capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War
From this reading _Dr. Hesselius is Summoned to Richmond_ We parted cheerfully, but he was not cheerful, nor was I. There are certain expressions of that powerful organ of spirit--the human face--which, although I have seen them often, and possess a doctor's nerve, yet disturb me profoundly.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading _Dr. Hesselius is Summoned to Richmond_ We parted cheerfully, but he was not cheerful, nor was I. There are certain expressions of that powerful organ of spirit--the human face--which, although I have seen them often, and possess a doctor's nerve, yet disturb me profoundly.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading It had seized my imagination with so dismal a power that I changed my plans for the evening, and went to the opera, feeling that I wanted a change of ideas.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It had seized my imagination with so dismal a power that I changed my plans for the evening, and went to the opera, feeling that I wanted a change of ideas.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading _Dr. Hesselius is Summoned to Richmond_ We parted cheerfully, but he was not cheerful, nor was I. There are certain expressions of that powerful organ of spirit--the human face--which, although I have seen them often, and possess a doctor's nerve, yet disturb me profoundly.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading _Dr. Hesselius is Summoned to Richmond_ We parted cheerfully, but he was not cheerful, nor was I. There are certain expressions of that powerful organ of spirit--the human face--which, although I have seen them often, and possess a doctor's nerve, yet disturb me profoundly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Dr. Hesselius is Summoned to Richmond_ We parted cheerfully, but he was not cheerful, nor was I. There are certain expressions of that powerful organ of spirit--the human face--which, although I have seen them often, and possess a doctor's nerve, yet disturb me profoundly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Dr. Hesselius is Summoned to Richmond_ We parted cheerfully, but he was not cheerful, nor was I. There are certain expressions of that powerful organ of spirit--the human face--which, although I have seen them often, and possess a doctor's nerve, yet disturb me profoundly.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading _Dr. Hesselius is Summoned to Richmond_ We parted cheerfully, but he was not cheerful, nor was I. There are certain expressions of that powerful organ of spirit--the human face--which, although I have seen them often, and possess a doctor's nerve, yet disturb me profoundly.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _Dr. Hesselius is Summoned to Richmond_ We parted cheerfully, but he was not cheerful, nor was I. There are certain expressions of that powerful organ of spirit--the human face--which, although I have seen them often, and possess a doctor's nerve, yet disturb me profoundly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I heard nothing of or from him for two or three days, when a note in his hand reached me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Dr. Hesselius is Summoned to Richmond_ We parted cheerfully, but he was not cheerful, nor was I. There are certain expressions of that powerful organ of spirit--the human face--which, although I have seen them often, and possess a doctor's nerve, yet disturb me profoundly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I heard nothing of or from him for two or three days, when a note in his hand reached me.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading It had seized my imagination with so dismal a power that I changed my plans for the evening, and went to the opera, feeling that I wanted a change of ideas.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Dr. Hesselius is Summoned to Richmond_ We parted cheerfully, but he was not cheerful, nor was I. There are certain expressions of that powerful organ of spirit--the human face--which, although I have seen them often, and possess a doctor's nerve, yet disturb me profoundly.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Dr. Hesselius is Summoned to Richmond_ We parted cheerfully, but he was not cheerful, nor was I. There are certain expressions of that powerful organ of spirit--the human face--which, although I have seen them often, and possess a doctor's nerve, yet disturb me profoundly.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It had seized my imagination with so dismal a power that I changed my plans for the evening, and went to the opera, feeling that I wanted a change of ideas.
at the time that
From this reading I heard nothing of or from him for two or three days, when a note in his hand reached me.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Dr. Hesselius is Summoned to Richmond_ We parted cheerfully, but he was not cheerful, nor was I. There are certain expressions of that powerful organ of spirit--the human face--which, although I have seen them often, and possess a doctor's nerve, yet disturb me profoundly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It had seized my imagination with so dismal a power that I changed my plans for the evening, and went to the opera, feeling that I wanted a change of ideas.
but in spite of that
From this reading _Dr. Hesselius is Summoned to Richmond_ We parted cheerfully, but he was not cheerful, nor was I. There are certain expressions of that powerful organ of spirit--the human face--which, although I have seen them often, and possess a doctor's nerve, yet disturb me profoundly.
