used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AGONY OF A JEALOUS HEART.
absent-minded
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From this reading Fidette remained in the same ecstatic, absent-minded condition until we separated--I to pass a most wretched and unhappy night.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Alone with my thoughts, I marveled at the complete possession that this pretty Sargasson girl had obtained of my heart, and realized that I must decide promptly whether I meant to continue the contest for her affection or surrender to an unknown and unseen rival.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading AGONY OF A JEALOUS HEART.
AloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Alone with my thoughts, I marveled at the complete possession that this pretty Sargasson girl had obtained of my heart, and realized that I must decide promptly whether I meant to continue the contest for her affection or surrender to an unknown and unseen rival.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I always disliked the trombone.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Alone with my thoughts, I marveled at the complete possession that this pretty Sargasson girl had obtained of my heart, and realized that I must decide promptly whether I meant to continue the contest for her affection or surrender to an unknown and unseen rival.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fidette remained in the same ecstatic, absent-minded condition until we separated--I to pass a most wretched and unhappy night.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Alone with my thoughts, I marveled at the complete possession that this pretty Sargasson girl had obtained of my heart, and realized that I must decide promptly whether I meant to continue the contest for her affection or surrender to an unknown and unseen rival.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This latter proposition was too repugnant to be considered.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Alone with my thoughts, I marveled at the complete possession that this pretty Sargasson girl had obtained of my heart, and realized that I must decide promptly whether I meant to continue the contest for her affection or surrender to an unknown and unseen rival.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Fidette remained in the same ecstatic, absent-minded condition until we separated--I to pass a most wretched and unhappy night.
carefully weighed
From this reading This latter proposition was too repugnant to be considered.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading Alone with my thoughts, I marveled at the complete possession that this pretty Sargasson girl had obtained of my heart, and realized that I must decide promptly whether I meant to continue the contest for her affection or surrender to an unknown and unseen rival.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Alone with my thoughts, I marveled at the complete possession that this pretty Sargasson girl had obtained of my heart, and realized that I must decide promptly whether I meant to continue the contest for her affection or surrender to an unknown and unseen rival.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading Alone with my thoughts, I marveled at the complete possession that this pretty Sargasson girl had obtained of my heart, and realized that I must decide promptly whether I meant to continue the contest for her affection or surrender to an unknown and unseen rival.
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading I always disliked the trombone.
ecstaticadjectiveUS /ekˈstætɪk/
feeling great rapture or delight
From this reading Fidette remained in the same ecstatic, absent-minded condition until we separated--I to pass a most wretched and unhappy night.
Fidette
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From this reading Fidette remained in the same ecstatic, absent-minded condition until we separated--I to pass a most wretched and unhappy night.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Alone with my thoughts, I marveled at the complete possession that this pretty Sargasson girl had obtained of my heart, and realized that I must decide promptly whether I meant to continue the contest for her affection or surrender to an unknown and unseen rival.
a young female
From this reading Alone with my thoughts, I marveled at the complete possession that this pretty Sargasson girl had obtained of my heart, and realized that I must decide promptly whether I meant to continue the contest for her affection or surrender to an unknown and unseen rival.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Alone with my thoughts, I marveled at the complete possession that this pretty Sargasson girl had obtained of my heart, and realized that I must decide promptly whether I meant to continue the contest for her affection or surrender to an unknown and unseen rival.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading AGONY OF A JEALOUS HEART.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Alone with my thoughts, I marveled at the complete possession that this pretty Sargasson girl had obtained of my heart, and realized that I must decide promptly whether I meant to continue the contest for her affection or surrender to an unknown and unseen rival.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I always disliked the trombone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Fidette remained in the same ecstatic, absent-minded condition until we separated--I to pass a most wretched and unhappy night.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading AGONY OF A JEALOUS HEART.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading This latter proposition was too repugnant to be considered.
marveledverbUS /ˈmɑːrveld/
past form of “marvel” — be amazed at
From this reading Alone with my thoughts, I marveled at the complete possession that this pretty Sargasson girl had obtained of my heart, and realized that I must decide promptly whether I meant to continue the contest for her affection or surrender to an unknown and unseen rival.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Alone with my thoughts, I marveled at the complete possession that this pretty Sargasson girl had obtained of my heart, and realized that I must decide promptly whether I meant to continue the contest for her affection or surrender to an unknown and unseen rival.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Fidette remained in the same ecstatic, absent-minded condition until we separated--I to pass a most wretched and unhappy night.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Alone with my thoughts, I marveled at the complete possession that this pretty Sargasson girl had obtained of my heart, and realized that I must decide promptly whether I meant to continue the contest for her affection or surrender to an unknown and unseen rival.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Alone with my thoughts, I marveled at the complete possession that this pretty Sargasson girl had obtained of my heart, and realized that I must decide promptly whether I meant to continue the contest for her affection or surrender to an unknown and unseen rival.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Fidette remained in the same ecstatic, absent-minded condition until we separated--I to pass a most wretched and unhappy night.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Alone with my thoughts, I marveled at the complete possession that this pretty Sargasson girl had obtained of my heart, and realized that I must decide promptly whether I meant to continue the contest for her affection or surrender to an unknown and unseen rival.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AGONY OF A JEALOUS HEART.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Alone with my thoughts, I marveled at the complete possession that this pretty Sargasson girl had obtained of my heart, and realized that I must decide promptly whether I meant to continue the contest for her affection or surrender to an unknown and unseen rival.
go across or through
From this reading Fidette remained in the same ecstatic, absent-minded condition until we separated--I to pass a most wretched and unhappy night.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Alone with my thoughts, I marveled at the complete possession that this pretty Sargasson girl had obtained of my heart, and realized that I must decide promptly whether I meant to continue the contest for her affection or surrender to an unknown and unseen rival.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Alone with my thoughts, I marveled at the complete possession that this pretty Sargasson girl had obtained of my heart, and realized that I must decide promptly whether I meant to continue the contest for her affection or surrender to an unknown and unseen rival.
with little or no delay
From this reading Alone with my thoughts, I marveled at the complete possession that this pretty Sargasson girl had obtained of my heart, and realized that I must decide promptly whether I meant to continue the contest for her affection or surrender to an unknown and unseen rival.
propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading This latter proposition was too repugnant to be considered.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Alone with my thoughts, I marveled at the complete possession that this pretty Sargasson girl had obtained of my heart, and realized that I must decide promptly whether I meant to continue the contest for her affection or surrender to an unknown and unseen rival.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Fidette remained in the same ecstatic, absent-minded condition until we separated--I to pass a most wretched and unhappy night.
repugnantadjectiveUS /rɪˈpʌɡnənt/
offensive to the mind
From this reading This latter proposition was too repugnant to be considered.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading Alone with my thoughts, I marveled at the complete possession that this pretty Sargasson girl had obtained of my heart, and realized that I must decide promptly whether I meant to continue the contest for her affection or surrender to an unknown and unseen rival.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Fidette remained in the same ecstatic, absent-minded condition until we separated--I to pass a most wretched and unhappy night.
Sargasson
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From this reading Alone with my thoughts, I marveled at the complete possession that this pretty Sargasson girl had obtained of my heart, and realized that I must decide promptly whether I meant to continue the contest for her affection or surrender to an unknown and unseen rival.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading Fidette remained in the same ecstatic, absent-minded condition until we separated--I to pass a most wretched and unhappy night.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading Alone with my thoughts, I marveled at the complete possession that this pretty Sargasson girl had obtained of my heart, and realized that I must decide promptly whether I meant to continue the contest for her affection or surrender to an unknown and unseen rival.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Alone with my thoughts, I marveled at the complete possession that this pretty Sargasson girl had obtained of my heart, and realized that I must decide promptly whether I meant to continue the contest for her affection or surrender to an unknown and unseen rival.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I always disliked the trombone.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Alone with my thoughts, I marveled at the complete possession that this pretty Sargasson girl had obtained of my heart, and realized that I must decide promptly whether I meant to continue the contest for her affection or surrender to an unknown and unseen rival.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Alone with my thoughts, I marveled at the complete possession that this pretty Sargasson girl had obtained of my heart, and realized that I must decide promptly whether I meant to continue the contest for her affection or surrender to an unknown and unseen rival.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fidette remained in the same ecstatic, absent-minded condition until we separated--I to pass a most wretched and unhappy night.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading This latter proposition was too repugnant to be considered.
trombonenounUS /trɑːmˈboʊn/
a brass instrument consisting of a long tube whose length can be varied by a U-shaped slide
From this reading I always disliked the trombone.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading Fidette remained in the same ecstatic, absent-minded condition until we separated--I to pass a most wretched and unhappy night.
not known
From this reading Alone with my thoughts, I marveled at the complete possession that this pretty Sargasson girl had obtained of my heart, and realized that I must decide promptly whether I meant to continue the contest for her affection or surrender to an unknown and unseen rival.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading Alone with my thoughts, I marveled at the complete possession that this pretty Sargasson girl had obtained of my heart, and realized that I must decide promptly whether I meant to continue the contest for her affection or surrender to an unknown and unseen rival.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Fidette remained in the same ecstatic, absent-minded condition until we separated--I to pass a most wretched and unhappy night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This latter proposition was too repugnant to be considered.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Fidette remained in the same ecstatic, absent-minded condition until we separated--I to pass a most wretched and unhappy night.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Alone with my thoughts, I marveled at the complete possession that this pretty Sargasson girl had obtained of my heart, and realized that I must decide promptly whether I meant to continue the contest for her affection or surrender to an unknown and unseen rival.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Alone with my thoughts, I marveled at the complete possession that this pretty Sargasson girl had obtained of my heart, and realized that I must decide promptly whether I meant to continue the contest for her affection or surrender to an unknown and unseen rival.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading Fidette remained in the same ecstatic, absent-minded condition until we separated--I to pass a most wretched and unhappy night.
