used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MELANCHOLY SPECTACLE.
the state of being absent
From this reading But was there not something rather ridiculous in deploring the absence of a person who was then present?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And how could he describe the sufferings of a deserted lover, he who was supposed at the moment to be at the summit of bliss, by reason of the return of the beloved object?
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Never had the apartments been so luxuriously arranged; flowers were there in profusion.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading That evening there was a great literary entertainment at the editors of the Review; a fête had been arranged to celebrate Charlotte’s return, at which it was proposed that D’Argenton should read his new poem.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That evening there was a great literary entertainment at the editors of the Review; a fête had been arranged to celebrate Charlotte’s return, at which it was proposed that D’Argenton should read his new poem.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And how could he describe the sufferings of a deserted lover, he who was supposed at the moment to be at the summit of bliss, by reason of the return of the beloved object?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading That evening there was a great literary entertainment at the editors of the Review; a fête had been arranged to celebrate Charlotte’s return, at which it was proposed that D’Argenton should read his new poem.
dearly loved
From this reading And how could he describe the sufferings of a deserted lover, he who was supposed at the moment to be at the summit of bliss, by reason of the return of the beloved object?
blissnounUS /blɪs/
a state of extreme happiness
From this reading And how could he describe the sufferings of a deserted lover, he who was supposed at the moment to be at the summit of bliss, by reason of the return of the beloved object?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But was there not something rather ridiculous in deploring the absence of a person who was then present?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And how could he describe the sufferings of a deserted lover, he who was supposed at the moment to be at the summit of bliss, by reason of the return of the beloved object?
celebrateverbUS /ˈseləbreɪt/
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
From this reading That evening there was a great literary entertainment at the editors of the Review; a fête had been arranged to celebrate Charlotte’s return, at which it was proposed that D’Argenton should read his new poem.
Charlotte'snounUS /ˈʃɑːrləts/
possessive form of “charlotte” — the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading That evening there was a great literary entertainment at the editors of the Review; a fête had been arranged to celebrate Charlotte’s return, at which it was proposed that D’Argenton should read his new poem.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And how could he describe the sufferings of a deserted lover, he who was supposed at the moment to be at the summit of bliss, by reason of the return of the beloved object?
D'Argenton
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From this reading That evening there was a great literary entertainment at the editors of the Review; a fête had been arranged to celebrate Charlotte’s return, at which it was proposed that D’Argenton should read his new poem.
deploringverbUS /dɪˈplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “deplore” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading But was there not something rather ridiculous in deploring the absence of a person who was then present?
give a description of
From this reading And how could he describe the sufferings of a deserted lover, he who was supposed at the moment to be at the summit of bliss, by reason of the return of the beloved object?
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading And how could he describe the sufferings of a deserted lover, he who was supposed at the moment to be at the summit of bliss, by reason of the return of the beloved object?
editorsnounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading That evening there was a great literary entertainment at the editors of the Review; a fête had been arranged to celebrate Charlotte’s return, at which it was proposed that D’Argenton should read his new poem.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading That evening there was a great literary entertainment at the editors of the Review; a fête had been arranged to celebrate Charlotte’s return, at which it was proposed that D’Argenton should read his new poem.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading That evening there was a great literary entertainment at the editors of the Review; a fête had been arranged to celebrate Charlotte’s return, at which it was proposed that D’Argenton should read his new poem.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Never had the apartments been so luxuriously arranged; flowers were there in profusion.
fête
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From this reading That evening there was a great literary entertainment at the editors of the Review; a fête had been arranged to celebrate Charlotte’s return, at which it was proposed that D’Argenton should read his new poem.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading That evening there was a great literary entertainment at the editors of the Review; a fête had been arranged to celebrate Charlotte’s return, at which it was proposed that D’Argenton should read his new poem.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That evening there was a great literary entertainment at the editors of the Review; a fête had been arranged to celebrate Charlotte’s return, at which it was proposed that D’Argenton should read his new poem.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And how could he describe the sufferings of a deserted lover, he who was supposed at the moment to be at the summit of bliss, by reason of the return of the beloved object?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That evening there was a great literary entertainment at the editors of the Review; a fête had been arranged to celebrate Charlotte’s return, at which it was proposed that D’Argenton should read his new poem.
how
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From this reading And how could he describe the sufferings of a deserted lover, he who was supposed at the moment to be at the summit of bliss, by reason of the return of the beloved object?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But was there not something rather ridiculous in deploring the absence of a person who was then present?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That evening there was a great literary entertainment at the editors of the Review; a fête had been arranged to celebrate Charlotte’s return, at which it was proposed that D’Argenton should read his new poem.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading That evening there was a great literary entertainment at the editors of the Review; a fête had been arranged to celebrate Charlotte’s return, at which it was proposed that D’Argenton should read his new poem.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading And how could he describe the sufferings of a deserted lover, he who was supposed at the moment to be at the summit of bliss, by reason of the return of the beloved object?
luxuriouslyadverb
in an indulgently luxurious manner
From this reading Never had the apartments been so luxuriously arranged; flowers were there in profusion.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading A MELANCHOLY SPECTACLE.
a particular point in time
From this reading And how could he describe the sufferings of a deserted lover, he who was supposed at the moment to be at the summit of bliss, by reason of the return of the beloved object?
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never had the apartments been so luxuriously arranged; flowers were there in profusion.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading That evening there was a great literary entertainment at the editors of the Review; a fête had been arranged to celebrate Charlotte’s return, at which it was proposed that D’Argenton should read his new poem.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But was there not something rather ridiculous in deploring the absence of a person who was then present?
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading And how could he describe the sufferings of a deserted lover, he who was supposed at the moment to be at the summit of bliss, by reason of the return of the beloved object?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That evening there was a great literary entertainment at the editors of the Review; a fête had been arranged to celebrate Charlotte’s return, at which it was proposed that D’Argenton should read his new poem.
a human being
From this reading But was there not something rather ridiculous in deploring the absence of a person who was then present?
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading That evening there was a great literary entertainment at the editors of the Review; a fête had been arranged to celebrate Charlotte’s return, at which it was proposed that D’Argenton should read his new poem.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But was there not something rather ridiculous in deploring the absence of a person who was then present?
profusionnounUS /prəˈfjuːʒən/
the property of being extremely abundant
From this reading Never had the apartments been so luxuriously arranged; flowers were there in profusion.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading That evening there was a great literary entertainment at the editors of the Review; a fête had been arranged to celebrate Charlotte’s return, at which it was proposed that D’Argenton should read his new poem.
on the contrary
From this reading But was there not something rather ridiculous in deploring the absence of a person who was then present?
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading That evening there was a great literary entertainment at the editors of the Review; a fête had been arranged to celebrate Charlotte’s return, at which it was proposed that D’Argenton should read his new poem.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading And how could he describe the sufferings of a deserted lover, he who was supposed at the moment to be at the summit of bliss, by reason of the return of the beloved object?
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading That evening there was a great literary entertainment at the editors of the Review; a fête had been arranged to celebrate Charlotte’s return, at which it was proposed that D’Argenton should read his new poem.
ReviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading That evening there was a great literary entertainment at the editors of the Review; a fête had been arranged to celebrate Charlotte’s return, at which it was proposed that D’Argenton should read his new poem.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading But was there not something rather ridiculous in deploring the absence of a person who was then present?
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading That evening there was a great literary entertainment at the editors of the Review; a fête had been arranged to celebrate Charlotte’s return, at which it was proposed that D’Argenton should read his new poem.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Never had the apartments been so luxuriously arranged; flowers were there in profusion.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But was there not something rather ridiculous in deploring the absence of a person who was then present?
SPECTACLEnounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading A MELANCHOLY SPECTACLE.
sufferingsnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading And how could he describe the sufferings of a deserted lover, he who was supposed at the moment to be at the summit of bliss, by reason of the return of the beloved object?
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading And how could he describe the sufferings of a deserted lover, he who was supposed at the moment to be at the summit of bliss, by reason of the return of the beloved object?
required or under orders
From this reading And how could he describe the sufferings of a deserted lover, he who was supposed at the moment to be at the summit of bliss, by reason of the return of the beloved object?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That evening there was a great literary entertainment at the editors of the Review; a fête had been arranged to celebrate Charlotte’s return, at which it was proposed that D’Argenton should read his new poem.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That evening there was a great literary entertainment at the editors of the Review; a fête had been arranged to celebrate Charlotte’s return, at which it was proposed that D’Argenton should read his new poem.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But was there not something rather ridiculous in deploring the absence of a person who was then present?
in or at that place or location
From this reading That evening there was a great literary entertainment at the editors of the Review; a fête had been arranged to celebrate Charlotte’s return, at which it was proposed that D’Argenton should read his new poem.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That evening there was a great literary entertainment at the editors of the Review; a fête had been arranged to celebrate Charlotte’s return, at which it was proposed that D’Argenton should read his new poem.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That evening there was a great literary entertainment at the editors of the Review; a fête had been arranged to celebrate Charlotte’s return, at which it was proposed that D’Argenton should read his new poem.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Never had the apartments been so luxuriously arranged; flowers were there in profusion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That evening there was a great literary entertainment at the editors of the Review; a fête had been arranged to celebrate Charlotte’s return, at which it was proposed that D’Argenton should read his new poem.
which person or people
From this reading But was there not something rather ridiculous in deploring the absence of a person who was then present?
