used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'I FELT SUCH A CULPRIT, YOU SEE' 'Still, it seems to me that love--true and profound love--should be a source of light and calm, a religion and a revelation, in which there is no place left for the lower victories of vanity.'--AMIEL.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading He groaned inwardly: 'I am an old fool,' he thought, 'ever to have brought him here.
AMIEL
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From this reading 'I FELT SUCH A CULPRIT, YOU SEE' 'Still, it seems to me that love--true and profound love--should be a source of light and calm, a religion and a revelation, in which there is no place left for the lower victories of vanity.'--AMIEL.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He groaned inwardly: 'I am an old fool,' he thought, 'ever to have brought him here.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'I FELT SUCH A CULPRIT, YOU SEE' 'Still, it seems to me that love--true and profound love--should be a source of light and calm, a religion and a revelation, in which there is no place left for the lower victories of vanity.'--AMIEL.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dr. Ross received him kindly; but his kindness was a trifle iced as he shook hands with the young man, and then seated himself in his big easy-chair.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading How confoundedly handsome the fellow is! if one could only honestly dislike him!' and then he assumed a judicial aspect as he listened to the culprit.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading How confoundedly handsome the fellow is! if one could only honestly dislike him!' and then he assumed a judicial aspect as he listened to the culprit.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading 'I FELT SUCH A CULPRIT, YOU SEE' 'Still, it seems to me that love--true and profound love--should be a source of light and calm, a religion and a revelation, in which there is no place left for the lower victories of vanity.'--AMIEL.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Dr. Ross received him kindly; but his kindness was a trifle iced as he shook hands with the young man, and then seated himself in his big easy-chair.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading It cannot be denied that Cyril Blake had rather a hard time of it in the Doctor's study.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He groaned inwardly: 'I am an old fool,' he thought, 'ever to have brought him here.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dr. Ross received him kindly; but his kindness was a trifle iced as he shook hands with the young man, and then seated himself in his big easy-chair.
make calm or still
From this reading 'I FELT SUCH A CULPRIT, YOU SEE' 'Still, it seems to me that love--true and profound love--should be a source of light and calm, a religion and a revelation, in which there is no place left for the lower victories of vanity.'--AMIEL.
cannot
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From this reading It cannot be denied that Cyril Blake had rather a hard time of it in the Doctor's study.
confoundedlyadverb
in a perplexed manner
From this reading How confoundedly handsome the fellow is! if one could only honestly dislike him!' and then he assumed a judicial aspect as he listened to the culprit.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading How confoundedly handsome the fellow is! if one could only honestly dislike him!' and then he assumed a judicial aspect as he listened to the culprit.
CULPRITnounUS /ˈkʌlprɪt/
someone who perpetrates wrongdoing
From this reading 'I FELT SUCH A CULPRIT, YOU SEE' 'Still, it seems to me that love--true and profound love--should be a source of light and calm, a religion and a revelation, in which there is no place left for the lower victories of vanity.'--AMIEL.
CyrilnounUS /ˈsɪrəl/
Greek missionary; the invention of the Cyrillic alphabet is attributed to him (826-869)
From this reading It cannot be denied that Cyril Blake had rather a hard time of it in the Doctor's study.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading It cannot be denied that Cyril Blake had rather a hard time of it in the Doctor's study.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading How confoundedly handsome the fellow is! if one could only honestly dislike him!' and then he assumed a judicial aspect as he listened to the culprit.
Doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading It cannot be denied that Cyril Blake had rather a hard time of it in the Doctor's study.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Ross received him kindly; but his kindness was a trifle iced as he shook hands with the young man, and then seated himself in his big easy-chair.
easy-chair
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From this reading Dr. Ross received him kindly; but his kindness was a trifle iced as he shook hands with the young man, and then seated himself in his big easy-chair.
at any time
From this reading He groaned inwardly: 'I am an old fool,' he thought, 'ever to have brought him here.
a boy or man
From this reading How confoundedly handsome the fellow is! if one could only honestly dislike him!' and then he assumed a judicial aspect as he listened to the culprit.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading 'I FELT SUCH A CULPRIT, YOU SEE' 'Still, it seems to me that love--true and profound love--should be a source of light and calm, a religion and a revelation, in which there is no place left for the lower victories of vanity.'--AMIEL.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading He groaned inwardly: 'I am an old fool,' he thought, 'ever to have brought him here.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'I FELT SUCH A CULPRIT, YOU SEE' 'Still, it seems to me that love--true and profound love--should be a source of light and calm, a religion and a revelation, in which there is no place left for the lower victories of vanity.'--AMIEL.
groanedverbUS /ɡroʊnd/
past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading He groaned inwardly: 'I am an old fool,' he thought, 'ever to have brought him here.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It cannot be denied that Cyril Blake had rather a hard time of it in the Doctor's study.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Dr. Ross received him kindly; but his kindness was a trifle iced as he shook hands with the young man, and then seated himself in his big easy-chair.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading How confoundedly handsome the fellow is! if one could only honestly dislike him!' and then he assumed a judicial aspect as he listened to the culprit.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It cannot be denied that Cyril Blake had rather a hard time of it in the Doctor's study.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He groaned inwardly: 'I am an old fool,' he thought, 'ever to have brought him here.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dr. Ross received him kindly; but his kindness was a trifle iced as he shook hands with the young man, and then seated himself in his big easy-chair.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading He groaned inwardly: 'I am an old fool,' he thought, 'ever to have brought him here.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dr. Ross received him kindly; but his kindness was a trifle iced as he shook hands with the young man, and then seated himself in his big easy-chair.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Dr. Ross received him kindly; but his kindness was a trifle iced as he shook hands with the young man, and then seated himself in his big easy-chair.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dr. Ross received him kindly; but his kindness was a trifle iced as he shook hands with the young man, and then seated himself in his big easy-chair.
honestlyadverbUS /ˈɑːnəstli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading How confoundedly handsome the fellow is! if one could only honestly dislike him!' and then he assumed a judicial aspect as he listened to the culprit.
How
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From this reading How confoundedly handsome the fellow is! if one could only honestly dislike him!' and then he assumed a judicial aspect as he listened to the culprit.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'I FELT SUCH A CULPRIT, YOU SEE' 'Still, it seems to me that love--true and profound love--should be a source of light and calm, a religion and a revelation, in which there is no place left for the lower victories of vanity.'--AMIEL.
icedverbUS /aɪst/
past form of “ice” — decorate with frosting
From this reading Dr. Ross received him kindly; but his kindness was a trifle iced as he shook hands with the young man, and then seated himself in his big easy-chair.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading How confoundedly handsome the fellow is! if one could only honestly dislike him!' and then he assumed a judicial aspect as he listened to the culprit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'I FELT SUCH A CULPRIT, YOU SEE' 'Still, it seems to me that love--true and profound love--should be a source of light and calm, a religion and a revelation, in which there is no place left for the lower victories of vanity.'--AMIEL.
inwardlyadverbUS /ˈɪnwərdli/
with respect to private feelings
From this reading He groaned inwardly: 'I am an old fool,' he thought, 'ever to have brought him here.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'I FELT SUCH A CULPRIT, YOU SEE' 'Still, it seems to me that love--true and profound love--should be a source of light and calm, a religion and a revelation, in which there is no place left for the lower victories of vanity.'--AMIEL.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'I FELT SUCH A CULPRIT, YOU SEE' 'Still, it seems to me that love--true and profound love--should be a source of light and calm, a religion and a revelation, in which there is no place left for the lower victories of vanity.'--AMIEL.
judicialadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəl/
decreed by or proceeding from a court of justice
From this reading How confoundedly handsome the fellow is! if one could only honestly dislike him!' and then he assumed a judicial aspect as he listened to the culprit.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Dr. Ross received him kindly; but his kindness was a trifle iced as he shook hands with the young man, and then seated himself in his big easy-chair.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Dr. Ross received him kindly; but his kindness was a trifle iced as he shook hands with the young man, and then seated himself in his big easy-chair.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading 'I FELT SUCH A CULPRIT, YOU SEE' 'Still, it seems to me that love--true and profound love--should be a source of light and calm, a religion and a revelation, in which there is no place left for the lower victories of vanity.'--AMIEL.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading 'I FELT SUCH A CULPRIT, YOU SEE' 'Still, it seems to me that love--true and profound love--should be a source of light and calm, a religion and a revelation, in which there is no place left for the lower victories of vanity.'--AMIEL.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading How confoundedly handsome the fellow is! if one could only honestly dislike him!' and then he assumed a judicial aspect as he listened to the culprit.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading 'I FELT SUCH A CULPRIT, YOU SEE' 'Still, it seems to me that love--true and profound love--should be a source of light and calm, a religion and a revelation, in which there is no place left for the lower victories of vanity.'--AMIEL.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading 'I FELT SUCH A CULPRIT, YOU SEE' 'Still, it seems to me that love--true and profound love--should be a source of light and calm, a religion and a revelation, in which there is no place left for the lower victories of vanity.'--AMIEL.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Dr. Ross received him kindly; but his kindness was a trifle iced as he shook hands with the young man, and then seated himself in his big easy-chair.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'I FELT SUCH A CULPRIT, YOU SEE' 'Still, it seems to me that love--true and profound love--should be a source of light and calm, a religion and a revelation, in which there is no place left for the lower victories of vanity.'--AMIEL.
not any; not one
From this reading 'I FELT SUCH A CULPRIT, YOU SEE' 'Still, it seems to me that love--true and profound love--should be a source of light and calm, a religion and a revelation, in which there is no place left for the lower victories of vanity.'--AMIEL.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'I FELT SUCH A CULPRIT, YOU SEE' 'Still, it seems to me that love--true and profound love--should be a source of light and calm, a religion and a revelation, in which there is no place left for the lower victories of vanity.'--AMIEL.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He groaned inwardly: 'I am an old fool,' he thought, 'ever to have brought him here.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading How confoundedly handsome the fellow is! if one could only honestly dislike him!' and then he assumed a judicial aspect as he listened to the culprit.
and nothing more
From this reading How confoundedly handsome the fellow is! if one could only honestly dislike him!' and then he assumed a judicial aspect as he listened to the culprit.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading 'I FELT SUCH A CULPRIT, YOU SEE' 'Still, it seems to me that love--true and profound love--should be a source of light and calm, a religion and a revelation, in which there is no place left for the lower victories of vanity.'--AMIEL.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading 'I FELT SUCH A CULPRIT, YOU SEE' 'Still, it seems to me that love--true and profound love--should be a source of light and calm, a religion and a revelation, in which there is no place left for the lower victories of vanity.'--AMIEL.
on the contrary
From this reading It cannot be denied that Cyril Blake had rather a hard time of it in the Doctor's study.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Dr. Ross received him kindly; but his kindness was a trifle iced as he shook hands with the young man, and then seated himself in his big easy-chair.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading 'I FELT SUCH A CULPRIT, YOU SEE' 'Still, it seems to me that love--true and profound love--should be a source of light and calm, a religion and a revelation, in which there is no place left for the lower victories of vanity.'--AMIEL.
revelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading 'I FELT SUCH A CULPRIT, YOU SEE' 'Still, it seems to me that love--true and profound love--should be a source of light and calm, a religion and a revelation, in which there is no place left for the lower victories of vanity.'--AMIEL.
RossnounUS /rɑːs/
Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading Dr. Ross received him kindly; but his kindness was a trifle iced as he shook hands with the young man, and then seated himself in his big easy-chair.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Dr. Ross received him kindly; but his kindness was a trifle iced as he shook hands with the young man, and then seated himself in his big easy-chair.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading 'I FELT SUCH A CULPRIT, YOU SEE' 'Still, it seems to me that love--true and profound love--should be a source of light and calm, a religion and a revelation, in which there is no place left for the lower victories of vanity.'--AMIEL.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading 'I FELT SUCH A CULPRIT, YOU SEE' 'Still, it seems to me that love--true and profound love--should be a source of light and calm, a religion and a revelation, in which there is no place left for the lower victories of vanity.'--AMIEL.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Dr. Ross received him kindly; but his kindness was a trifle iced as he shook hands with the young man, and then seated himself in his big easy-chair.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading 'I FELT SUCH A CULPRIT, YOU SEE' 'Still, it seems to me that love--true and profound love--should be a source of light and calm, a religion and a revelation, in which there is no place left for the lower victories of vanity.'--AMIEL.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading 'I FELT SUCH A CULPRIT, YOU SEE' 'Still, it seems to me that love--true and profound love--should be a source of light and calm, a religion and a revelation, in which there is no place left for the lower victories of vanity.'--AMIEL.
not in physical motion
From this reading 'I FELT SUCH A CULPRIT, YOU SEE' 'Still, it seems to me that love--true and profound love--should be a source of light and calm, a religion and a revelation, in which there is no place left for the lower victories of vanity.'--AMIEL.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading It cannot be denied that Cyril Blake had rather a hard time of it in the Doctor's study.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading 'I FELT SUCH A CULPRIT, YOU SEE' 'Still, it seems to me that love--true and profound love--should be a source of light and calm, a religion and a revelation, in which there is no place left for the lower victories of vanity.'--AMIEL.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'I FELT SUCH A CULPRIT, YOU SEE' 'Still, it seems to me that love--true and profound love--should be a source of light and calm, a religion and a revelation, in which there is no place left for the lower victories of vanity.'--AMIEL.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'I FELT SUCH A CULPRIT, YOU SEE' 'Still, it seems to me that love--true and profound love--should be a source of light and calm, a religion and a revelation, in which there is no place left for the lower victories of vanity.'--AMIEL.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Dr. Ross received him kindly; but his kindness was a trifle iced as he shook hands with the young man, and then seated himself in his big easy-chair.
in or at that place or location
From this reading 'I FELT SUCH A CULPRIT, YOU SEE' 'Still, it seems to me that love--true and profound love--should be a source of light and calm, a religion and a revelation, in which there is no place left for the lower victories of vanity.'--AMIEL.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He groaned inwardly: 'I am an old fool,' he thought, 'ever to have brought him here.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It cannot be denied that Cyril Blake had rather a hard time of it in the Doctor's study.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'I FELT SUCH A CULPRIT, YOU SEE' 'Still, it seems to me that love--true and profound love--should be a source of light and calm, a religion and a revelation, in which there is no place left for the lower victories of vanity.'--AMIEL.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading Dr. Ross received him kindly; but his kindness was a trifle iced as he shook hands with the young man, and then seated himself in his big easy-chair.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading 'I FELT SUCH A CULPRIT, YOU SEE' 'Still, it seems to me that love--true and profound love--should be a source of light and calm, a religion and a revelation, in which there is no place left for the lower victories of vanity.'--AMIEL.
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading 'I FELT SUCH A CULPRIT, YOU SEE' 'Still, it seems to me that love--true and profound love--should be a source of light and calm, a religion and a revelation, in which there is no place left for the lower victories of vanity.'--AMIEL.
victoriesnounUS /ˈvɪktəriz/
plural of “victory” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading 'I FELT SUCH A CULPRIT, YOU SEE' 'Still, it seems to me that love--true and profound love--should be a source of light and calm, a religion and a revelation, in which there is no place left for the lower victories of vanity.'--AMIEL.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dr. Ross received him kindly; but his kindness was a trifle iced as he shook hands with the young man, and then seated himself in his big easy-chair.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading 'I FELT SUCH A CULPRIT, YOU SEE' 'Still, it seems to me that love--true and profound love--should be a source of light and calm, a religion and a revelation, in which there is no place left for the lower victories of vanity.'--AMIEL.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dr. Ross received him kindly; but his kindness was a trifle iced as he shook hands with the young man, and then seated himself in his big easy-chair.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'I FELT SUCH A CULPRIT, YOU SEE' 'Still, it seems to me that love--true and profound love--should be a source of light and calm, a religion and a revelation, in which there is no place left for the lower victories of vanity.'--AMIEL.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Dr. Ross received him kindly; but his kindness was a trifle iced as he shook hands with the young man, and then seated himself in his big easy-chair.
