used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He felt a glow of pride in her as if she belonged to him already.
Adela
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From this reading It was quite likely that De Vere would see the difference between his lowly born love and the real ladies in the room, as Lady Adela had said, but that he would be disenchanted was quite another matter.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He felt a glow of pride in her as if she belonged to him already.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was quite likely that De Vere would see the difference between his lowly born love and the real ladies in the room, as Lady Adela had said, but that he would be disenchanted was quite another matter.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It was quite likely that De Vere would see the difference between his lowly born love and the real ladies in the room, as Lady Adela had said, but that he would be disenchanted was quite another matter.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There certainly appeared to be no chance of it now.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was quite likely that De Vere would see the difference between his lowly born love and the real ladies in the room, as Lady Adela had said, but that he would be disenchanted was quite another matter.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was quite likely that De Vere would see the difference between his lowly born love and the real ladies in the room, as Lady Adela had said, but that he would be disenchanted was quite another matter.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading He felt a glow of pride in her as if she belonged to him already.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was quite likely that De Vere would see the difference between his lowly born love and the real ladies in the room, as Lady Adela had said, but that he would be disenchanted was quite another matter.
brought into existence
From this reading It was quite likely that De Vere would see the difference between his lowly born love and the real ladies in the room, as Lady Adela had said, but that he would be disenchanted was quite another matter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was quite likely that De Vere would see the difference between his lowly born love and the real ladies in the room, as Lady Adela had said, but that he would be disenchanted was quite another matter.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading There certainly appeared to be no chance of it now.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading There certainly appeared to be no chance of it now.
charmedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrmd/
strongly attracted
From this reading He was charmed with the splendid musical talent she had evinced.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading It was quite likely that De Vere would see the difference between his lowly born love and the real ladies in the room, as Lady Adela had said, but that he would be disenchanted was quite another matter.
delightedlyadverb
with delight
From this reading "You have done splendidly," he whispered, as he hung delightedly over her.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading It was quite likely that De Vere would see the difference between his lowly born love and the real ladies in the room, as Lady Adela had said, but that he would be disenchanted was quite another matter.
disenchantedadjectiveUS /dɪsɪnˈtʃæntɪd/
freed from enchantment
From this reading It was quite likely that De Vere would see the difference between his lowly born love and the real ladies in the room, as Lady Adela had said, but that he would be disenchanted was quite another matter.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "You have done splendidly," he whispered, as he hung delightedly over her.
evincedverbUS /ɪˈvɪnst/
past form of “evince” — give expression to
From this reading He was charmed with the splendid musical talent she had evinced.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt a glow of pride in her as if she belonged to him already.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading He felt a glow of pride in her as if she belonged to him already.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was quite likely that De Vere would see the difference between his lowly born love and the real ladies in the room, as Lady Adela had said, but that he would be disenchanted was quite another matter.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You have done splendidly," he whispered, as he hung delightedly over her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was quite likely that De Vere would see the difference between his lowly born love and the real ladies in the room, as Lady Adela had said, but that he would be disenchanted was quite another matter.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He felt a glow of pride in her as if she belonged to him already.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He felt a glow of pride in her as if she belonged to him already.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was quite likely that De Vere would see the difference between his lowly born love and the real ladies in the room, as Lady Adela had said, but that he would be disenchanted was quite another matter.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading "You have done splendidly," he whispered, as he hung delightedly over her.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He felt a glow of pride in her as if she belonged to him already.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was quite likely that De Vere would see the difference between his lowly born love and the real ladies in the room, as Lady Adela had said, but that he would be disenchanted was quite another matter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was quite likely that De Vere would see the difference between his lowly born love and the real ladies in the room, as Lady Adela had said, but that he would be disenchanted was quite another matter.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading It was quite likely that De Vere would see the difference between his lowly born love and the real ladies in the room, as Lady Adela had said, but that he would be disenchanted was quite another matter.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading It was quite likely that De Vere would see the difference between his lowly born love and the real ladies in the room, as Lady Adela had said, but that he would be disenchanted was quite another matter.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading It was quite likely that De Vere would see the difference between his lowly born love and the real ladies in the room, as Lady Adela had said, but that he would be disenchanted was quite another matter.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It was quite likely that De Vere would see the difference between his lowly born love and the real ladies in the room, as Lady Adela had said, but that he would be disenchanted was quite another matter.
lowlyadjectiveUS /ˈloʊli/
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading It was quite likely that De Vere would see the difference between his lowly born love and the real ladies in the room, as Lady Adela had said, but that he would be disenchanted was quite another matter.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was quite likely that De Vere would see the difference between his lowly born love and the real ladies in the room, as Lady Adela had said, but that he would be disenchanted was quite another matter.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading He was charmed with the splendid musical talent she had evinced.
not any; not one
From this reading There certainly appeared to be no chance of it now.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There certainly appeared to be no chance of it now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There certainly appeared to be no chance of it now.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "You have done splendidly," he whispered, as he hung delightedly over her.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading He felt a glow of pride in her as if she belonged to him already.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was quite likely that De Vere would see the difference between his lowly born love and the real ladies in the room, as Lady Adela had said, but that he would be disenchanted was quite another matter.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading It was quite likely that De Vere would see the difference between his lowly born love and the real ladies in the room, as Lady Adela had said, but that he would be disenchanted was quite another matter.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was quite likely that De Vere would see the difference between his lowly born love and the real ladies in the room, as Lady Adela had said, but that he would be disenchanted was quite another matter.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was quite likely that De Vere would see the difference between his lowly born love and the real ladies in the room, as Lady Adela had said, but that he would be disenchanted was quite another matter.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was quite likely that De Vere would see the difference between his lowly born love and the real ladies in the room, as Lady Adela had said, but that he would be disenchanted was quite another matter.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was charmed with the splendid musical talent she had evinced.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading He was charmed with the splendid musical talent she had evinced.
splendidlyadverbUS /ˈsplendədli/
extremely well
From this reading "You have done splendidly," he whispered, as he hung delightedly over her.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading He was charmed with the splendid musical talent she had evinced.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was quite likely that De Vere would see the difference between his lowly born love and the real ladies in the room, as Lady Adela had said, but that he would be disenchanted was quite another matter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was quite likely that De Vere would see the difference between his lowly born love and the real ladies in the room, as Lady Adela had said, but that he would be disenchanted was quite another matter.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There certainly appeared to be no chance of it now.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There certainly appeared to be no chance of it now.
Vere
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From this reading It was quite likely that De Vere would see the difference between his lowly born love and the real ladies in the room, as Lady Adela had said, but that he would be disenchanted was quite another matter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was quite likely that De Vere would see the difference between his lowly born love and the real ladies in the room, as Lady Adela had said, but that he would be disenchanted was quite another matter.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "You have done splendidly," he whispered, as he hung delightedly over her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was charmed with the splendid musical talent she had evinced.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was quite likely that De Vere would see the difference between his lowly born love and the real ladies in the room, as Lady Adela had said, but that he would be disenchanted was quite another matter.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You have done splendidly," he whispered, as he hung delightedly over her.
