used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "One would like to know," remarked Bergan, "if there is a mental and moral likeness, to match the physical one.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading When I fix the resemblance that eludes me so persistently in you," he added, turning to Carice, "I hope it will help me to answer the question."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "I doubt if it does," replied Carice, quietly, yet not without a certain something in her tone that sounded almost like sarcasm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "One would like to know," remarked Bergan, "if there is a mental and moral likeness, to match the physical one.
react verbally
From this reading When I fix the resemblance that eludes me so persistently in you," he added, turning to Carice, "I hope it will help me to answer the question."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Feeling as if he were walking in a mist, which everywhere eluded his grasp, while it blinded his eyes, and chilled his heart, he rose to go.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He looked at her in considerable surprise, but her eyes were turned away, and she said no more.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He looked at her in considerable surprise, but her eyes were turned away, and she said no more.
Bergan
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From this reading "One would like to know," remarked Bergan, "if there is a mental and moral likeness, to match the physical one.
blindedadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪd/
deprived of sight
From this reading Feeling as if he were walking in a mist, which everywhere eluded his grasp, while it blinded his eyes, and chilled his heart, he rose to go.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He looked at her in considerable surprise, but her eyes were turned away, and she said no more.
Carice
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From this reading When I fix the resemblance that eludes me so persistently in you," he added, turning to Carice, "I hope it will help me to answer the question."
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "I doubt if it does," replied Carice, quietly, yet not without a certain something in her tone that sounded almost like sarcasm.
chilledverbUS /tʃɪld/
past form of “chill” — depress or discourage
From this reading Feeling as if he were walking in a mist, which everywhere eluded his grasp, while it blinded his eyes, and chilled his heart, he rose to go.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He looked at her in considerable surprise, but her eyes were turned away, and she said no more.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I doubt if it does," replied Carice, quietly, yet not without a certain something in her tone that sounded almost like sarcasm.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "I doubt if it does," replied Carice, quietly, yet not without a certain something in her tone that sounded almost like sarcasm.
eludedverbUS /ɪˈluːdɪd/
past form of “elude” — escape, either physically or mentally
From this reading Feeling as if he were walking in a mist, which everywhere eluded his grasp, while it blinded his eyes, and chilled his heart, he rose to go.
eludesverbUS /ɪˈluːdz/
third-person singular of “elude” — escape, either physically or mentally
From this reading When I fix the resemblance that eludes me so persistently in you," he added, turning to Carice, "I hope it will help me to answer the question."
to or in any or all places
From this reading Feeling as if he were walking in a mist, which everywhere eluded his grasp, while it blinded his eyes, and chilled his heart, he rose to go.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He looked at her in considerable surprise, but her eyes were turned away, and she said no more.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Feeling as if he were walking in a mist, which everywhere eluded his grasp, while it blinded his eyes, and chilled his heart, he rose to go.
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading When I fix the resemblance that eludes me so persistently in you," he added, turning to Carice, "I hope it will help me to answer the question."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Feeling as if he were walking in a mist, which everywhere eluded his grasp, while it blinded his eyes, and chilled his heart, he rose to go.
hold firmly
From this reading Feeling as if he were walking in a mist, which everywhere eluded his grasp, while it blinded his eyes, and chilled his heart, he rose to go.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When I fix the resemblance that eludes me so persistently in you," he added, turning to Carice, "I hope it will help me to answer the question."
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Feeling as if he were walking in a mist, which everywhere eluded his grasp, while it blinded his eyes, and chilled his heart, he rose to go.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading When I fix the resemblance that eludes me so persistently in you," he added, turning to Carice, "I hope it will help me to answer the question."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I doubt if it does," replied Carice, quietly, yet not without a certain something in her tone that sounded almost like sarcasm.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Feeling as if he were walking in a mist, which everywhere eluded his grasp, while it blinded his eyes, and chilled his heart, he rose to go.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading When I fix the resemblance that eludes me so persistently in you," he added, turning to Carice, "I hope it will help me to answer the question."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When I fix the resemblance that eludes me so persistently in you," he added, turning to Carice, "I hope it will help me to answer the question."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "One would like to know," remarked Bergan, "if there is a mental and moral likeness, to match the physical one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When I fix the resemblance that eludes me so persistently in you," he added, turning to Carice, "I hope it will help me to answer the question."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "One would like to know," remarked Bergan, "if there is a mental and moral likeness, to match the physical one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When I fix the resemblance that eludes me so persistently in you," he added, turning to Carice, "I hope it will help me to answer the question."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "One would like to know," remarked Bergan, "if there is a mental and moral likeness, to match the physical one.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "One would like to know," remarked Bergan, "if there is a mental and moral likeness, to match the physical one.
likenessnounUS /ˈlaɪknəs/
similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
From this reading "One would like to know," remarked Bergan, "if there is a mental and moral likeness, to match the physical one.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked at her in considerable surprise, but her eyes were turned away, and she said no more.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading "One would like to know," remarked Bergan, "if there is a mental and moral likeness, to match the physical one.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When I fix the resemblance that eludes me so persistently in you," he added, turning to Carice, "I hope it will help me to answer the question."
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading "One would like to know," remarked Bergan, "if there is a mental and moral likeness, to match the physical one.
become covered with mist
From this reading Feeling as if he were walking in a mist, which everywhere eluded his grasp, while it blinded his eyes, and chilled his heart, he rose to go.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading "One would like to know," remarked Bergan, "if there is a mental and moral likeness, to match the physical one.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He looked at her in considerable surprise, but her eyes were turned away, and she said no more.
not any; not one
From this reading He looked at her in considerable surprise, but her eyes were turned away, and she said no more.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I doubt if it does," replied Carice, quietly, yet not without a certain something in her tone that sounded almost like sarcasm.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "One would like to know," remarked Bergan, "if there is a mental and moral likeness, to match the physical one.
persistentlyadverbUS /pərˈsɪstəntli/
in a persistent manner
From this reading When I fix the resemblance that eludes me so persistently in you," he added, turning to Carice, "I hope it will help me to answer the question."
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading "One would like to know," remarked Bergan, "if there is a mental and moral likeness, to match the physical one.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading When I fix the resemblance that eludes me so persistently in you," he added, turning to Carice, "I hope it will help me to answer the question."
with low volume
From this reading "I doubt if it does," replied Carice, quietly, yet not without a certain something in her tone that sounded almost like sarcasm.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "One would like to know," remarked Bergan, "if there is a mental and moral likeness, to match the physical one.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I doubt if it does," replied Carice, quietly, yet not without a certain something in her tone that sounded almost like sarcasm.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading When I fix the resemblance that eludes me so persistently in you," he added, turning to Carice, "I hope it will help me to answer the question."
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Feeling as if he were walking in a mist, which everywhere eluded his grasp, while it blinded his eyes, and chilled his heart, he rose to go.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He looked at her in considerable surprise, but her eyes were turned away, and she said no more.
sarcasmnounUS /ˈsɑːrkæzəm/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading "I doubt if it does," replied Carice, quietly, yet not without a certain something in her tone that sounded almost like sarcasm.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked at her in considerable surprise, but her eyes were turned away, and she said no more.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When I fix the resemblance that eludes me so persistently in you," he added, turning to Carice, "I hope it will help me to answer the question."
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "I doubt if it does," replied Carice, quietly, yet not without a certain something in her tone that sounded almost like sarcasm.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading "I doubt if it does," replied Carice, quietly, yet not without a certain something in her tone that sounded almost like sarcasm.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading He looked at her in considerable surprise, but her eyes were turned away, and she said no more.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When I fix the resemblance that eludes me so persistently in you," he added, turning to Carice, "I hope it will help me to answer the question."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "One would like to know," remarked Bergan, "if there is a mental and moral likeness, to match the physical one.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "One would like to know," remarked Bergan, "if there is a mental and moral likeness, to match the physical one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "One would like to know," remarked Bergan, "if there is a mental and moral likeness, to match the physical one.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "I doubt if it does," replied Carice, quietly, yet not without a certain something in her tone that sounded almost like sarcasm.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He looked at her in considerable surprise, but her eyes were turned away, and she said no more.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading When I fix the resemblance that eludes me so persistently in you," he added, turning to Carice, "I hope it will help me to answer the question."
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Feeling as if he were walking in a mist, which everywhere eluded his grasp, while it blinded his eyes, and chilled his heart, he rose to go.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He looked at her in considerable surprise, but her eyes were turned away, and she said no more.
at the time that
From this reading When I fix the resemblance that eludes me so persistently in you," he added, turning to Carice, "I hope it will help me to answer the question."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Feeling as if he were walking in a mist, which everywhere eluded his grasp, while it blinded his eyes, and chilled his heart, he rose to go.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Feeling as if he were walking in a mist, which everywhere eluded his grasp, while it blinded his eyes, and chilled his heart, he rose to go.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading When I fix the resemblance that eludes me so persistently in you," he added, turning to Carice, "I hope it will help me to answer the question."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "I doubt if it does," replied Carice, quietly, yet not without a certain something in her tone that sounded almost like sarcasm.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "One would like to know," remarked Bergan, "if there is a mental and moral likeness, to match the physical one.
but in spite of that
From this reading "I doubt if it does," replied Carice, quietly, yet not without a certain something in her tone that sounded almost like sarcasm.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When I fix the resemblance that eludes me so persistently in you," he added, turning to Carice, "I hope it will help me to answer the question."
