used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RUPTURE--THE COURSE OF TRUE LOVE.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Filled with public affairs, or rather, with his own affairs in the public eye, he had grown totally heedless of ordinary events, household interests, and of the rapid growth and development of those passions in youth which ripen quite as fervently and soon in the shade as in the sun.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Filled with public affairs, or rather, with his own affairs in the public eye, he had grown totally heedless of ordinary events, household interests, and of the rapid growth and development of those passions in youth which ripen quite as fervently and soon in the shade as in the sun.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Filled with public affairs, or rather, with his own affairs in the public eye, he had grown totally heedless of ordinary events, household interests, and of the rapid growth and development of those passions in youth which ripen quite as fervently and soon in the shade as in the sun.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Colonel Colleton stood confounded at the spectacle before him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Colonel Colleton stood confounded at the spectacle before him.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading His daughter, at this moment, seemed taller than he had ever seen her before! and Ralph!--as the uncle's eyes were riveted upon the youth, he certainly grew more than ever erect and imposing of look and stature.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading These children--how should they have grown to such a stature!
Colleton
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From this reading Colonel Colleton stood confounded at the spectacle before him.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Colonel Colleton stood confounded at the spectacle before him.
confoundedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaʊndɪd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading Colonel Colleton stood confounded at the spectacle before him.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading A RUPTURE--THE COURSE OF TRUE LOVE.
a female human offspring
From this reading His daughter, at this moment, seemed taller than he had ever seen her before! and Ralph!--as the uncle's eyes were riveted upon the youth, he certainly grew more than ever erect and imposing of look and stature.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading Filled with public affairs, or rather, with his own affairs in the public eye, he had grown totally heedless of ordinary events, household interests, and of the rapid growth and development of those passions in youth which ripen quite as fervently and soon in the shade as in the sun.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading His daughter, at this moment, seemed taller than he had ever seen her before! and Ralph!--as the uncle's eyes were riveted upon the youth, he certainly grew more than ever erect and imposing of look and stature.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Filled with public affairs, or rather, with his own affairs in the public eye, he had grown totally heedless of ordinary events, household interests, and of the rapid growth and development of those passions in youth which ripen quite as fervently and soon in the shade as in the sun.
at any time
From this reading His daughter, at this moment, seemed taller than he had ever seen her before! and Ralph!--as the uncle's eyes were riveted upon the youth, he certainly grew more than ever erect and imposing of look and stature.
the organ of sight
From this reading Filled with public affairs, or rather, with his own affairs in the public eye, he had grown totally heedless of ordinary events, household interests, and of the rapid growth and development of those passions in youth which ripen quite as fervently and soon in the shade as in the sun.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His daughter, at this moment, seemed taller than he had ever seen her before! and Ralph!--as the uncle's eyes were riveted upon the youth, he certainly grew more than ever erect and imposing of look and stature.
ferventlyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrvəntli/
with passionate fervor
From this reading Filled with public affairs, or rather, with his own affairs in the public eye, he had grown totally heedless of ordinary events, household interests, and of the rapid growth and development of those passions in youth which ripen quite as fervently and soon in the shade as in the sun.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Filled with public affairs, or rather, with his own affairs in the public eye, he had grown totally heedless of ordinary events, household interests, and of the rapid growth and development of those passions in youth which ripen quite as fervently and soon in the shade as in the sun.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading His daughter, at this moment, seemed taller than he had ever seen her before! and Ralph!--as the uncle's eyes were riveted upon the youth, he certainly grew more than ever erect and imposing of look and stature.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Filled with public affairs, or rather, with his own affairs in the public eye, he had grown totally heedless of ordinary events, household interests, and of the rapid growth and development of those passions in youth which ripen quite as fervently and soon in the shade as in the sun.
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading Filled with public affairs, or rather, with his own affairs in the public eye, he had grown totally heedless of ordinary events, household interests, and of the rapid growth and development of those passions in youth which ripen quite as fervently and soon in the shade as in the sun.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Filled with public affairs, or rather, with his own affairs in the public eye, he had grown totally heedless of ordinary events, household interests, and of the rapid growth and development of those passions in youth which ripen quite as fervently and soon in the shade as in the sun.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading These children--how should they have grown to such a stature!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Filled with public affairs, or rather, with his own affairs in the public eye, he had grown totally heedless of ordinary events, household interests, and of the rapid growth and development of those passions in youth which ripen quite as fervently and soon in the shade as in the sun.
heedlessadjective
marked by or paying little heed or attention
From this reading Filled with public affairs, or rather, with his own affairs in the public eye, he had grown totally heedless of ordinary events, household interests, and of the rapid growth and development of those passions in youth which ripen quite as fervently and soon in the shade as in the sun.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His daughter, at this moment, seemed taller than he had ever seen her before! and Ralph!--as the uncle's eyes were riveted upon the youth, he certainly grew more than ever erect and imposing of look and stature.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Colonel Colleton stood confounded at the spectacle before him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Filled with public affairs, or rather, with his own affairs in the public eye, he had grown totally heedless of ordinary events, household interests, and of the rapid growth and development of those passions in youth which ripen quite as fervently and soon in the shade as in the sun.
a social unit living together
From this reading Filled with public affairs, or rather, with his own affairs in the public eye, he had grown totally heedless of ordinary events, household interests, and of the rapid growth and development of those passions in youth which ripen quite as fervently and soon in the shade as in the sun.
how
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From this reading These children--how should they have grown to such a stature!
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading His daughter, at this moment, seemed taller than he had ever seen her before! and Ralph!--as the uncle's eyes were riveted upon the youth, he certainly grew more than ever erect and imposing of look and stature.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Filled with public affairs, or rather, with his own affairs in the public eye, he had grown totally heedless of ordinary events, household interests, and of the rapid growth and development of those passions in youth which ripen quite as fervently and soon in the shade as in the sun.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Filled with public affairs, or rather, with his own affairs in the public eye, he had grown totally heedless of ordinary events, household interests, and of the rapid growth and development of those passions in youth which ripen quite as fervently and soon in the shade as in the sun.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His daughter, at this moment, seemed taller than he had ever seen her before! and Ralph!--as the uncle's eyes were riveted upon the youth, he certainly grew more than ever erect and imposing of look and stature.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading A RUPTURE--THE COURSE OF TRUE LOVE.
a particular point in time
From this reading His daughter, at this moment, seemed taller than he had ever seen her before! and Ralph!--as the uncle's eyes were riveted upon the youth, he certainly grew more than ever erect and imposing of look and stature.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His daughter, at this moment, seemed taller than he had ever seen her before! and Ralph!--as the uncle's eyes were riveted upon the youth, he certainly grew more than ever erect and imposing of look and stature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A RUPTURE--THE COURSE OF TRUE LOVE.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Filled with public affairs, or rather, with his own affairs in the public eye, he had grown totally heedless of ordinary events, household interests, and of the rapid growth and development of those passions in youth which ripen quite as fervently and soon in the shade as in the sun.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Filled with public affairs, or rather, with his own affairs in the public eye, he had grown totally heedless of ordinary events, household interests, and of the rapid growth and development of those passions in youth which ripen quite as fervently and soon in the shade as in the sun.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Filled with public affairs, or rather, with his own affairs in the public eye, he had grown totally heedless of ordinary events, household interests, and of the rapid growth and development of those passions in youth which ripen quite as fervently and soon in the shade as in the sun.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Filled with public affairs, or rather, with his own affairs in the public eye, he had grown totally heedless of ordinary events, household interests, and of the rapid growth and development of those passions in youth which ripen quite as fervently and soon in the shade as in the sun.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Filled with public affairs, or rather, with his own affairs in the public eye, he had grown totally heedless of ordinary events, household interests, and of the rapid growth and development of those passions in youth which ripen quite as fervently and soon in the shade as in the sun.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Filled with public affairs, or rather, with his own affairs in the public eye, he had grown totally heedless of ordinary events, household interests, and of the rapid growth and development of those passions in youth which ripen quite as fervently and soon in the shade as in the sun.
Ralph
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From this reading His daughter, at this moment, seemed taller than he had ever seen her before! and Ralph!--as the uncle's eyes were riveted upon the youth, he certainly grew more than ever erect and imposing of look and stature.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading Filled with public affairs, or rather, with his own affairs in the public eye, he had grown totally heedless of ordinary events, household interests, and of the rapid growth and development of those passions in youth which ripen quite as fervently and soon in the shade as in the sun.
on the contrary
From this reading Filled with public affairs, or rather, with his own affairs in the public eye, he had grown totally heedless of ordinary events, household interests, and of the rapid growth and development of those passions in youth which ripen quite as fervently and soon in the shade as in the sun.
ripenverbUS /ˈraɪpən/
cause to ripen or develop fully
From this reading Filled with public affairs, or rather, with his own affairs in the public eye, he had grown totally heedless of ordinary events, household interests, and of the rapid growth and development of those passions in youth which ripen quite as fervently and soon in the shade as in the sun.
rivetedverbUS /ˈrɪvətɪd/
past form of “rivet” — direct one's attention on something
From this reading His daughter, at this moment, seemed taller than he had ever seen her before! and Ralph!--as the uncle's eyes were riveted upon the youth, he certainly grew more than ever erect and imposing of look and stature.
RUPTUREverbUS /ˈrʌptʃər/
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading A RUPTURE--THE COURSE OF TRUE LOVE.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His daughter, at this moment, seemed taller than he had ever seen her before! and Ralph!--as the uncle's eyes were riveted upon the youth, he certainly grew more than ever erect and imposing of look and stature.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading His daughter, at this moment, seemed taller than he had ever seen her before! and Ralph!--as the uncle's eyes were riveted upon the youth, he certainly grew more than ever erect and imposing of look and stature.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Filled with public affairs, or rather, with his own affairs in the public eye, he had grown totally heedless of ordinary events, household interests, and of the rapid growth and development of those passions in youth which ripen quite as fervently and soon in the shade as in the sun.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading These children--how should they have grown to such a stature!
in the near future
From this reading Filled with public affairs, or rather, with his own affairs in the public eye, he had grown totally heedless of ordinary events, household interests, and of the rapid growth and development of those passions in youth which ripen quite as fervently and soon in the shade as in the sun.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading Colonel Colleton stood confounded at the spectacle before him.
staturenounUS /ˈstætʃər/
high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement
From this reading These children--how should they have grown to such a stature!
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Colonel Colleton stood confounded at the spectacle before him.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading These children--how should they have grown to such a stature!
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Filled with public affairs, or rather, with his own affairs in the public eye, he had grown totally heedless of ordinary events, household interests, and of the rapid growth and development of those passions in youth which ripen quite as fervently and soon in the shade as in the sun.
talleradjectiveUS /ˈtɔːlər/
comparative of “tall” — great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading His daughter, at this moment, seemed taller than he had ever seen her before! and Ralph!--as the uncle's eyes were riveted upon the youth, he certainly grew more than ever erect and imposing of look and stature.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His daughter, at this moment, seemed taller than he had ever seen her before! and Ralph!--as the uncle's eyes were riveted upon the youth, he certainly grew more than ever erect and imposing of look and stature.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A RUPTURE--THE COURSE OF TRUE LOVE.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These children--how should they have grown to such a stature!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These children--how should they have grown to such a stature!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His daughter, at this moment, seemed taller than he had ever seen her before! and Ralph!--as the uncle's eyes were riveted upon the youth, he certainly grew more than ever erect and imposing of look and stature.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Filled with public affairs, or rather, with his own affairs in the public eye, he had grown totally heedless of ordinary events, household interests, and of the rapid growth and development of those passions in youth which ripen quite as fervently and soon in the shade as in the sun.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These children--how should they have grown to such a stature!
totallyadverbUS /ˈtoʊtəli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Filled with public affairs, or rather, with his own affairs in the public eye, he had grown totally heedless of ordinary events, household interests, and of the rapid growth and development of those passions in youth which ripen quite as fervently and soon in the shade as in the sun.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading A RUPTURE--THE COURSE OF TRUE LOVE.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading His daughter, at this moment, seemed taller than he had ever seen her before! and Ralph!--as the uncle's eyes were riveted upon the youth, he certainly grew more than ever erect and imposing of look and stature.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His daughter, at this moment, seemed taller than he had ever seen her before! and Ralph!--as the uncle's eyes were riveted upon the youth, he certainly grew more than ever erect and imposing of look and stature.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His daughter, at this moment, seemed taller than he had ever seen her before! and Ralph!--as the uncle's eyes were riveted upon the youth, he certainly grew more than ever erect and imposing of look and stature.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Filled with public affairs, or rather, with his own affairs in the public eye, he had grown totally heedless of ordinary events, household interests, and of the rapid growth and development of those passions in youth which ripen quite as fervently and soon in the shade as in the sun.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Filled with public affairs, or rather, with his own affairs in the public eye, he had grown totally heedless of ordinary events, household interests, and of the rapid growth and development of those passions in youth which ripen quite as fervently and soon in the shade as in the sun.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Filled with public affairs, or rather, with his own affairs in the public eye, he had grown totally heedless of ordinary events, household interests, and of the rapid growth and development of those passions in youth which ripen quite as fervently and soon in the shade as in the sun.
