used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE separation of lovers, even with an immediate prospect of union, involves a sentiment of deep melancholy.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The reaction of our solitary emotions, after a social impulse of such peculiar excitement, very much disheartens and depresses us.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE separation of lovers, even with an immediate prospect of union, involves a sentiment of deep melancholy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The reaction of our solitary emotions, after a social impulse of such peculiar excitement, very much disheartens and depresses us.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Mutual passion is complete sympathy.
ConsolingadjectiveUS /kənˈsoʊlɪŋ/
affording comfort or solace
From this reading _Which on the Whole Is Found Very Consoling_.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading THE separation of lovers, even with an immediate prospect of union, involves a sentiment of deep melancholy.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Under such an influence there is no feeling so strong, no fancy so delicate, that it is not instantly responded to.
depressesverbUS /dɪˈpresəz/
third-person singular of “depress” — lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
From this reading The reaction of our solitary emotions, after a social impulse of such peculiar excitement, very much disheartens and depresses us.
disheartens
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From this reading The reaction of our solitary emotions, after a social impulse of such peculiar excitement, very much disheartens and depresses us.
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading The reaction of our solitary emotions, after a social impulse of such peculiar excitement, very much disheartens and depresses us.
divisible by two
From this reading THE separation of lovers, even with an immediate prospect of union, involves a sentiment of deep melancholy.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The reaction of our solitary emotions, after a social impulse of such peculiar excitement, very much disheartens and depresses us.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Under such an influence there is no feeling so strong, no fancy so delicate, that it is not instantly responded to.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Under such an influence there is no feeling so strong, no fancy so delicate, that it is not instantly responded to.
set up or found
From this reading _Which on the Whole Is Found Very Consoling_.
of the present time and place
From this reading THE separation of lovers, even with an immediate prospect of union, involves a sentiment of deep melancholy.
an instinctive motive
From this reading The reaction of our solitary emotions, after a social impulse of such peculiar excitement, very much disheartens and depresses us.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Under such an influence there is no feeling so strong, no fancy so delicate, that it is not instantly responded to.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Under such an influence there is no feeling so strong, no fancy so delicate, that it is not instantly responded to.
involvesverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvz/
third-person singular of “involve” — connect closely and often incriminatingly
From this reading THE separation of lovers, even with an immediate prospect of union, involves a sentiment of deep melancholy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Which on the Whole Is Found Very Consoling_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Under such an influence there is no feeling so strong, no fancy so delicate, that it is not instantly responded to.
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading THE separation of lovers, even with an immediate prospect of union, involves a sentiment of deep melancholy.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading THE separation of lovers, even with an immediate prospect of union, involves a sentiment of deep melancholy.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The reaction of our solitary emotions, after a social impulse of such peculiar excitement, very much disheartens and depresses us.
MutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading Mutual passion is complete sympathy.
not any; not one
From this reading Under such an influence there is no feeling so strong, no fancy so delicate, that it is not instantly responded to.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Under such an influence there is no feeling so strong, no fancy so delicate, that it is not instantly responded to.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE separation of lovers, even with an immediate prospect of union, involves a sentiment of deep melancholy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Which on the Whole Is Found Very Consoling_.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The reaction of our solitary emotions, after a social impulse of such peculiar excitement, very much disheartens and depresses us.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Mutual passion is complete sympathy.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The reaction of our solitary emotions, after a social impulse of such peculiar excitement, very much disheartens and depresses us.
the possibility of future success
From this reading THE separation of lovers, even with an immediate prospect of union, involves a sentiment of deep melancholy.
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading The reaction of our solitary emotions, after a social impulse of such peculiar excitement, very much disheartens and depresses us.
respondedverbUS /rɪˈspɑːndɪd/
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading Under such an influence there is no feeling so strong, no fancy so delicate, that it is not instantly responded to.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading THE separation of lovers, even with an immediate prospect of union, involves a sentiment of deep melancholy.
separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading THE separation of lovers, even with an immediate prospect of union, involves a sentiment of deep melancholy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Under such an influence there is no feeling so strong, no fancy so delicate, that it is not instantly responded to.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading The reaction of our solitary emotions, after a social impulse of such peculiar excitement, very much disheartens and depresses us.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading The reaction of our solitary emotions, after a social impulse of such peculiar excitement, very much disheartens and depresses us.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Under such an influence there is no feeling so strong, no fancy so delicate, that it is not instantly responded to.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The reaction of our solitary emotions, after a social impulse of such peculiar excitement, very much disheartens and depresses us.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Mutual passion is complete sympathy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Under such an influence there is no feeling so strong, no fancy so delicate, that it is not instantly responded to.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Which on the Whole Is Found Very Consoling_.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Under such an influence there is no feeling so strong, no fancy so delicate, that it is not instantly responded to.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Under such an influence there is no feeling so strong, no fancy so delicate, that it is not instantly responded to.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under such an influence there is no feeling so strong, no fancy so delicate, that it is not instantly responded to.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading THE separation of lovers, even with an immediate prospect of union, involves a sentiment of deep melancholy.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The reaction of our solitary emotions, after a social impulse of such peculiar excitement, very much disheartens and depresses us.
precisely as stated
From this reading _Which on the Whole Is Found Very Consoling_.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Which on the Whole Is Found Very Consoling_.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading _Which on the Whole Is Found Very Consoling_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE separation of lovers, even with an immediate prospect of union, involves a sentiment of deep melancholy.
