used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A mist came over his vision as he entered the room; various forms, indeed, glanced before him, but he could distinguish none.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading He felt so embarrassed, that he was absolutely miserable.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading _Some Account of the Party, and Its Result_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Some Account of the Party, and Its Result_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A mist came over his vision as he entered the room; various forms, indeed, glanced before him, but he could distinguish none.
ascendingadjectiveUS /əˈsendɪŋ/
moving or going or growing upward
From this reading Indeed, had it not been for the encouragement and jolly raillery of his light-hearted friend, it is not quite clear that he would have succeeded in ascending the staircase.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading IN SPITE of the Count Mirabel’s inspiring companionship, it must be confessed that Ferdinand’s heart failed him when he entered Mr. Temple’s house.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Indeed, had it not been for the encouragement and jolly raillery of his light-hearted friend, it is not quite clear that he would have succeeded in ascending the staircase.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A mist came over his vision as he entered the room; various forms, indeed, glanced before him, but he could distinguish none.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A mist came over his vision as he entered the room; various forms, indeed, glanced before him, but he could distinguish none.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A mist came over his vision as he entered the room; various forms, indeed, glanced before him, but he could distinguish none.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Indeed, had it not been for the encouragement and jolly raillery of his light-hearted friend, it is not quite clear that he would have succeeded in ascending the staircase.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading IN SPITE of the Count Mirabel’s inspiring companionship, it must be confessed that Ferdinand’s heart failed him when he entered Mr. Temple’s house.
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading IN SPITE of the Count Mirabel’s inspiring companionship, it must be confessed that Ferdinand’s heart failed him when he entered Mr. Temple’s house.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A mist came over his vision as he entered the room; various forms, indeed, glanced before him, but he could distinguish none.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading IN SPITE of the Count Mirabel’s inspiring companionship, it must be confessed that Ferdinand’s heart failed him when he entered Mr. Temple’s house.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading A mist came over his vision as he entered the room; various forms, indeed, glanced before him, but he could distinguish none.
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading He felt so embarrassed, that he was absolutely miserable.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading Indeed, had it not been for the encouragement and jolly raillery of his light-hearted friend, it is not quite clear that he would have succeeded in ascending the staircase.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading IN SPITE of the Count Mirabel’s inspiring companionship, it must be confessed that Ferdinand’s heart failed him when he entered Mr. Temple’s house.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading IN SPITE of the Count Mirabel’s inspiring companionship, it must be confessed that Ferdinand’s heart failed him when he entered Mr. Temple’s house.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt so embarrassed, that he was absolutely miserable.
Ferdinand's
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From this reading IN SPITE of the Count Mirabel’s inspiring companionship, it must be confessed that Ferdinand’s heart failed him when he entered Mr. Temple’s house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Indeed, had it not been for the encouragement and jolly raillery of his light-hearted friend, it is not quite clear that he would have succeeded in ascending the staircase.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading A mist came over his vision as he entered the room; various forms, indeed, glanced before him, but he could distinguish none.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Indeed, had it not been for the encouragement and jolly raillery of his light-hearted friend, it is not quite clear that he would have succeeded in ascending the staircase.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading A mist came over his vision as he entered the room; various forms, indeed, glanced before him, but he could distinguish none.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Indeed, had it not been for the encouragement and jolly raillery of his light-hearted friend, it is not quite clear that he would have succeeded in ascending the staircase.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Indeed, had it not been for the encouragement and jolly raillery of his light-hearted friend, it is not quite clear that he would have succeeded in ascending the staircase.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN SPITE of the Count Mirabel’s inspiring companionship, it must be confessed that Ferdinand’s heart failed him when he entered Mr. Temple’s house.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading IN SPITE of the Count Mirabel’s inspiring companionship, it must be confessed that Ferdinand’s heart failed him when he entered Mr. Temple’s house.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IN SPITE of the Count Mirabel’s inspiring companionship, it must be confessed that Ferdinand’s heart failed him when he entered Mr. Temple’s house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, had it not been for the encouragement and jolly raillery of his light-hearted friend, it is not quite clear that he would have succeeded in ascending the staircase.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading IN SPITE of the Count Mirabel’s inspiring companionship, it must be confessed that Ferdinand’s heart failed him when he entered Mr. Temple’s house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN SPITE of the Count Mirabel’s inspiring companionship, it must be confessed that Ferdinand’s heart failed him when he entered Mr. Temple’s house.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, had it not been for the encouragement and jolly raillery of his light-hearted friend, it is not quite clear that he would have succeeded in ascending the staircase.
inspiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪrɪŋ/
stimulating or exalting to the spirit
From this reading IN SPITE of the Count Mirabel’s inspiring companionship, it must be confessed that Ferdinand’s heart failed him when he entered Mr. Temple’s house.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed, had it not been for the encouragement and jolly raillery of his light-hearted friend, it is not quite clear that he would have succeeded in ascending the staircase.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN SPITE of the Count Mirabel’s inspiring companionship, it must be confessed that Ferdinand’s heart failed him when he entered Mr. Temple’s house.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _Some Account of the Party, and Its Result_.
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Indeed, had it not been for the encouragement and jolly raillery of his light-hearted friend, it is not quite clear that he would have succeeded in ascending the staircase.
light-heartedadjective
carefree and happy and lighthearted
From this reading Indeed, had it not been for the encouragement and jolly raillery of his light-hearted friend, it is not quite clear that he would have succeeded in ascending the staircase.
Mirabel's
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From this reading IN SPITE of the Count Mirabel’s inspiring companionship, it must be confessed that Ferdinand’s heart failed him when he entered Mr. Temple’s house.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading He felt so embarrassed, that he was absolutely miserable.
become covered with mist
From this reading A mist came over his vision as he entered the room; various forms, indeed, glanced before him, but he could distinguish none.
a form of address for a man
From this reading IN SPITE of the Count Mirabel’s inspiring companionship, it must be confessed that Ferdinand’s heart failed him when he entered Mr. Temple’s house.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading IN SPITE of the Count Mirabel’s inspiring companionship, it must be confessed that Ferdinand’s heart failed him when he entered Mr. Temple’s house.
not one, and not any
From this reading A mist came over his vision as he entered the room; various forms, indeed, glanced before him, but he could distinguish none.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Indeed, had it not been for the encouragement and jolly raillery of his light-hearted friend, it is not quite clear that he would have succeeded in ascending the staircase.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Some Account of the Party, and Its Result_.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A mist came over his vision as he entered the room; various forms, indeed, glanced before him, but he could distinguish none.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading _Some Account of the Party, and Its Result_.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Indeed, had it not been for the encouragement and jolly raillery of his light-hearted friend, it is not quite clear that he would have succeeded in ascending the staircase.
raillerynoun
light teasing repartee
From this reading Indeed, had it not been for the encouragement and jolly raillery of his light-hearted friend, it is not quite clear that he would have succeeded in ascending the staircase.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading _Some Account of the Party, and Its Result_.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A mist came over his vision as he entered the room; various forms, indeed, glanced before him, but he could distinguish none.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He felt so embarrassed, that he was absolutely miserable.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _Some Account of the Party, and Its Result_.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading IN SPITE of the Count Mirabel’s inspiring companionship, it must be confessed that Ferdinand’s heart failed him when he entered Mr. Temple’s house.
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading Indeed, had it not been for the encouragement and jolly raillery of his light-hearted friend, it is not quite clear that he would have succeeded in ascending the staircase.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Indeed, had it not been for the encouragement and jolly raillery of his light-hearted friend, it is not quite clear that he would have succeeded in ascending the staircase.
Temple'snounUS /ˈtempəlz/
possessive form of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading IN SPITE of the Count Mirabel’s inspiring companionship, it must be confessed that Ferdinand’s heart failed him when he entered Mr. Temple’s house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN SPITE of the Count Mirabel’s inspiring companionship, it must be confessed that Ferdinand’s heart failed him when he entered Mr. Temple’s house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Some Account of the Party, and Its Result_.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading A mist came over his vision as he entered the room; various forms, indeed, glanced before him, but he could distinguish none.
a vivid mental image
From this reading A mist came over his vision as he entered the room; various forms, indeed, glanced before him, but he could distinguish none.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He felt so embarrassed, that he was absolutely miserable.
at the time that
From this reading IN SPITE of the Count Mirabel’s inspiring companionship, it must be confessed that Ferdinand’s heart failed him when he entered Mr. Temple’s house.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Indeed, had it not been for the encouragement and jolly raillery of his light-hearted friend, it is not quite clear that he would have succeeded in ascending the staircase.
