used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If Miss Ludington's desire for another glimpse of Ida had lacked the passionate intensity of Paul's, she had, notwithstanding, longed for it very ardently, and when at nine o'clock the next night the carriage drew up before Mrs. Legrand's door, she was in a transport of sweet anticipation.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading As for Paul he had dressed himself with extreme care for the occasion, and looked to his best advantage.
Alta
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From this reading They found the front parlour occupied as before by Mrs. Legrand and Dr. Hull, when Alta showed them in.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If Miss Ludington's desire for another glimpse of Ida had lacked the passionate intensity of Paul's, she had, notwithstanding, longed for it very ardently, and when at nine o'clock the next night the carriage drew up before Mrs. Legrand's door, she was in a transport of sweet anticipation.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading If Miss Ludington's desire for another glimpse of Ida had lacked the passionate intensity of Paul's, she had, notwithstanding, longed for it very ardently, and when at nine o'clock the next night the carriage drew up before Mrs. Legrand's door, she was in a transport of sweet anticipation.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading If Miss Ludington's desire for another glimpse of Ida had lacked the passionate intensity of Paul's, she had, notwithstanding, longed for it very ardently, and when at nine o'clock the next night the carriage drew up before Mrs. Legrand's door, she was in a transport of sweet anticipation.
ardentlyadverbUS /ˈɑːrdəntli/
in an ardent manner
From this reading If Miss Ludington's desire for another glimpse of Ida had lacked the passionate intensity of Paul's, she had, notwithstanding, longed for it very ardently, and when at nine o'clock the next night the carriage drew up before Mrs. Legrand's door, she was in a transport of sweet anticipation.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And who can say--for very odd, sometimes, are the inarticulate processes of the mind--that there was not at the bottom of his thoughts something of the universal lover's willingness to let his mistress see him at his best?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for Paul he had dressed himself with extreme care for the occasion, and looked to his best advantage.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If Miss Ludington's desire for another glimpse of Ida had lacked the passionate intensity of Paul's, she had, notwithstanding, longed for it very ardently, and when at nine o'clock the next night the carriage drew up before Mrs. Legrand's door, she was in a transport of sweet anticipation.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading If Miss Ludington's desire for another glimpse of Ida had lacked the passionate intensity of Paul's, she had, notwithstanding, longed for it very ardently, and when at nine o'clock the next night the carriage drew up before Mrs. Legrand's door, she was in a transport of sweet anticipation.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading As for Paul he had dressed himself with extreme care for the occasion, and looked to his best advantage.
the lower side of anything
From this reading And who can say--for very odd, sometimes, are the inarticulate processes of the mind--that there was not at the bottom of his thoughts something of the universal lover's willingness to let his mistress see him at his best?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They found the front parlour occupied as before by Mrs. Legrand and Dr. Hull, when Alta showed them in.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading And who can say--for very odd, sometimes, are the inarticulate processes of the mind--that there was not at the bottom of his thoughts something of the universal lover's willingness to let his mistress see him at his best?
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading As for Paul he had dressed himself with extreme care for the occasion, and looked to his best advantage.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading If Miss Ludington's desire for another glimpse of Ida had lacked the passionate intensity of Paul's, she had, notwithstanding, longed for it very ardently, and when at nine o'clock the next night the carriage drew up before Mrs. Legrand's door, she was in a transport of sweet anticipation.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading If Miss Ludington's desire for another glimpse of Ida had lacked the passionate intensity of Paul's, she had, notwithstanding, longed for it very ardently, and when at nine o'clock the next night the carriage drew up before Mrs. Legrand's door, she was in a transport of sweet anticipation.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading If Miss Ludington's desire for another glimpse of Ida had lacked the passionate intensity of Paul's, she had, notwithstanding, longed for it very ardently, and when at nine o'clock the next night the carriage drew up before Mrs. Legrand's door, she was in a transport of sweet anticipation.
Dr
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From this reading They found the front parlour occupied as before by Mrs. Legrand and Dr. Hull, when Alta showed them in.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading As for Paul he had dressed himself with extreme care for the occasion, and looked to his best advantage.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading If Miss Ludington's desire for another glimpse of Ida had lacked the passionate intensity of Paul's, she had, notwithstanding, longed for it very ardently, and when at nine o'clock the next night the carriage drew up before Mrs. Legrand's door, she was in a transport of sweet anticipation.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading As for Paul he had dressed himself with extreme care for the occasion, and looked to his best advantage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If Miss Ludington's desire for another glimpse of Ida had lacked the passionate intensity of Paul's, she had, notwithstanding, longed for it very ardently, and when at nine o'clock the next night the carriage drew up before Mrs. Legrand's door, she was in a transport of sweet anticipation.
set up or found
From this reading They found the front parlour occupied as before by Mrs. Legrand and Dr. Hull, when Alta showed them in.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading They found the front parlour occupied as before by Mrs. Legrand and Dr. Hull, when Alta showed them in.
a quick look
From this reading If Miss Ludington's desire for another glimpse of Ida had lacked the passionate intensity of Paul's, she had, notwithstanding, longed for it very ardently, and when at nine o'clock the next night the carriage drew up before Mrs. Legrand's door, she was in a transport of sweet anticipation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If Miss Ludington's desire for another glimpse of Ida had lacked the passionate intensity of Paul's, she had, notwithstanding, longed for it very ardently, and when at nine o'clock the next night the carriage drew up before Mrs. Legrand's door, she was in a transport of sweet anticipation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As for Paul he had dressed himself with extreme care for the occasion, and looked to his best advantage.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had said to himself, "Shall I not show her as much observance as I would pay to a living woman?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And who can say--for very odd, sometimes, are the inarticulate processes of the mind--that there was not at the bottom of his thoughts something of the universal lover's willingness to let his mistress see him at his best?
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As for Paul he had dressed himself with extreme care for the occasion, and looked to his best advantage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As for Paul he had dressed himself with extreme care for the occasion, and looked to his best advantage.
HullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading They found the front parlour occupied as before by Mrs. Legrand and Dr. Hull, when Alta showed them in.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He had said to himself, "Shall I not show her as much observance as I would pay to a living woman?"
IdanounUS /ˈaɪdə/
an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank
From this reading If Miss Ludington's desire for another glimpse of Ida had lacked the passionate intensity of Paul's, she had, notwithstanding, longed for it very ardently, and when at nine o'clock the next night the carriage drew up before Mrs. Legrand's door, she was in a transport of sweet anticipation.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Miss Ludington's desire for another glimpse of Ida had lacked the passionate intensity of Paul's, she had, notwithstanding, longed for it very ardently, and when at nine o'clock the next night the carriage drew up before Mrs. Legrand's door, she was in a transport of sweet anticipation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If Miss Ludington's desire for another glimpse of Ida had lacked the passionate intensity of Paul's, she had, notwithstanding, longed for it very ardently, and when at nine o'clock the next night the carriage drew up before Mrs. Legrand's door, she was in a transport of sweet anticipation.
inarticulateadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɑːrˈtɪkjələt/
without or deprived of the use of speech or words
From this reading And who can say--for very odd, sometimes, are the inarticulate processes of the mind--that there was not at the bottom of his thoughts something of the universal lover's willingness to let his mistress see him at his best?
intensitynounUS /ɪnˈtensəti/
the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
From this reading If Miss Ludington's desire for another glimpse of Ida had lacked the passionate intensity of Paul's, she had, notwithstanding, longed for it very ardently, and when at nine o'clock the next night the carriage drew up before Mrs. Legrand's door, she was in a transport of sweet anticipation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If Miss Ludington's desire for another glimpse of Ida had lacked the passionate intensity of Paul's, she had, notwithstanding, longed for it very ardently, and when at nine o'clock the next night the carriage drew up before Mrs. Legrand's door, she was in a transport of sweet anticipation.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading If Miss Ludington's desire for another glimpse of Ida had lacked the passionate intensity of Paul's, she had, notwithstanding, longed for it very ardently, and when at nine o'clock the next night the carriage drew up before Mrs. Legrand's door, she was in a transport of sweet anticipation.
Legrand
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From this reading They found the front parlour occupied as before by Mrs. Legrand and Dr. Hull, when Alta showed them in.
Legrand's
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From this reading If Miss Ludington's desire for another glimpse of Ida had lacked the passionate intensity of Paul's, she had, notwithstanding, longed for it very ardently, and when at nine o'clock the next night the carriage drew up before Mrs. Legrand's door, she was in a transport of sweet anticipation.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading And who can say--for very odd, sometimes, are the inarticulate processes of the mind--that there was not at the bottom of his thoughts something of the universal lover's willingness to let his mistress see him at his best?
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading He had said to himself, "Shall I not show her as much observance as I would pay to a living woman?"
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading If Miss Ludington's desire for another glimpse of Ida had lacked the passionate intensity of Paul's, she had, notwithstanding, longed for it very ardently, and when at nine o'clock the next night the carriage drew up before Mrs. Legrand's door, she was in a transport of sweet anticipation.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As for Paul he had dressed himself with extreme care for the occasion, and looked to his best advantage.
lover'snounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading And who can say--for very odd, sometimes, are the inarticulate processes of the mind--that there was not at the bottom of his thoughts something of the universal lover's willingness to let his mistress see him at his best?
Ludington's
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From this reading If Miss Ludington's desire for another glimpse of Ida had lacked the passionate intensity of Paul's, she had, notwithstanding, longed for it very ardently, and when at nine o'clock the next night the carriage drew up before Mrs. Legrand's door, she was in a transport of sweet anticipation.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading And who can say--for very odd, sometimes, are the inarticulate processes of the mind--that there was not at the bottom of his thoughts something of the universal lover's willingness to let his mistress see him at his best?
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading If Miss Ludington's desire for another glimpse of Ida had lacked the passionate intensity of Paul's, she had, notwithstanding, longed for it very ardently, and when at nine o'clock the next night the carriage drew up before Mrs. Legrand's door, she was in a transport of sweet anticipation.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading And who can say--for very odd, sometimes, are the inarticulate processes of the mind--that there was not at the bottom of his thoughts something of the universal lover's willingness to let his mistress see him at his best?
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading If Miss Ludington's desire for another glimpse of Ida had lacked the passionate intensity of Paul's, she had, notwithstanding, longed for it very ardently, and when at nine o'clock the next night the carriage drew up before Mrs. Legrand's door, she was in a transport of sweet anticipation.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He had said to himself, "Shall I not show her as much observance as I would pay to a living woman?"
immediately following in time or order
From this reading If Miss Ludington's desire for another glimpse of Ida had lacked the passionate intensity of Paul's, she had, notwithstanding, longed for it very ardently, and when at nine o'clock the next night the carriage drew up before Mrs. Legrand's door, she was in a transport of sweet anticipation.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading If Miss Ludington's desire for another glimpse of Ida had lacked the passionate intensity of Paul's, she had, notwithstanding, longed for it very ardently, and when at nine o'clock the next night the carriage drew up before Mrs. Legrand's door, she was in a transport of sweet anticipation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading If Miss Ludington's desire for another glimpse of Ida had lacked the passionate intensity of Paul's, she had, notwithstanding, longed for it very ardently, and when at nine o'clock the next night the carriage drew up before Mrs. Legrand's door, she was in a transport of sweet anticipation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had said to himself, "Shall I not show her as much observance as I would pay to a living woman?"
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading If Miss Ludington's desire for another glimpse of Ida had lacked the passionate intensity of Paul's, she had, notwithstanding, longed for it very ardently, and when at nine o'clock the next night the carriage drew up before Mrs. Legrand's door, she was in a transport of sweet anticipation.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading If Miss Ludington's desire for another glimpse of Ida had lacked the passionate intensity of Paul's, she had, notwithstanding, longed for it very ardently, and when at nine o'clock the next night the carriage drew up before Mrs. Legrand's door, she was in a transport of sweet anticipation.
observancenounUS /əbˈzɜːrvəns/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading He had said to himself, "Shall I not show her as much observance as I would pay to a living woman?"
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading As for Paul he had dressed himself with extreme care for the occasion, and looked to his best advantage.
held or filled or in use
From this reading They found the front parlour occupied as before by Mrs. Legrand and Dr. Hull, when Alta showed them in.
not divisible by two
From this reading And who can say--for very odd, sometimes, are the inarticulate processes of the mind--that there was not at the bottom of his thoughts something of the universal lover's willingness to let his mistress see him at his best?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If Miss Ludington's desire for another glimpse of Ida had lacked the passionate intensity of Paul's, she had, notwithstanding, longed for it very ardently, and when at nine o'clock the next night the carriage drew up before Mrs. Legrand's door, she was in a transport of sweet anticipation.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading They found the front parlour occupied as before by Mrs. Legrand and Dr. Hull, when Alta showed them in.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading If Miss Ludington's desire for another glimpse of Ida had lacked the passionate intensity of Paul's, she had, notwithstanding, longed for it very ardently, and when at nine o'clock the next night the carriage drew up before Mrs. Legrand's door, she was in a transport of sweet anticipation.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading As for Paul he had dressed himself with extreme care for the occasion, and looked to his best advantage.
Paul'snounUS /pɔːlz/
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading If Miss Ludington's desire for another glimpse of Ida had lacked the passionate intensity of Paul's, she had, notwithstanding, longed for it very ardently, and when at nine o'clock the next night the carriage drew up before Mrs. Legrand's door, she was in a transport of sweet anticipation.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading He had said to himself, "Shall I not show her as much observance as I would pay to a living woman?"
processesnounUS /ˈprɑːsesəz/
plural of “process” — a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
From this reading And who can say--for very odd, sometimes, are the inarticulate processes of the mind--that there was not at the bottom of his thoughts something of the universal lover's willingness to let his mistress see him at his best?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He had said to himself, "Shall I not show her as much observance as I would pay to a living woman?"
express in words
From this reading And who can say--for very odd, sometimes, are the inarticulate processes of the mind--that there was not at the bottom of his thoughts something of the universal lover's willingness to let his mistress see him at his best?
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading And who can say--for very odd, sometimes, are the inarticulate processes of the mind--that there was not at the bottom of his thoughts something of the universal lover's willingness to let his mistress see him at his best?
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading He had said to himself, "Shall I not show her as much observance as I would pay to a living woman?"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If Miss Ludington's desire for another glimpse of Ida had lacked the passionate intensity of Paul's, she had, notwithstanding, longed for it very ardently, and when at nine o'clock the next night the carriage drew up before Mrs. Legrand's door, she was in a transport of sweet anticipation.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He had said to himself, "Shall I not show her as much observance as I would pay to a living woman?"
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading They found the front parlour occupied as before by Mrs. Legrand and Dr. Hull, when Alta showed them in.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading And who can say--for very odd, sometimes, are the inarticulate processes of the mind--that there was not at the bottom of his thoughts something of the universal lover's willingness to let his mistress see him at his best?
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading And who can say--for very odd, sometimes, are the inarticulate processes of the mind--that there was not at the bottom of his thoughts something of the universal lover's willingness to let his mistress see him at his best?
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading If Miss Ludington's desire for another glimpse of Ida had lacked the passionate intensity of Paul's, she had, notwithstanding, longed for it very ardently, and when at nine o'clock the next night the carriage drew up before Mrs. Legrand's door, she was in a transport of sweet anticipation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And who can say--for very odd, sometimes, are the inarticulate processes of the mind--that there was not at the bottom of his thoughts something of the universal lover's willingness to let his mistress see him at his best?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If Miss Ludington's desire for another glimpse of Ida had lacked the passionate intensity of Paul's, she had, notwithstanding, longed for it very ardently, and when at nine o'clock the next night the carriage drew up before Mrs. Legrand's door, she was in a transport of sweet anticipation.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They found the front parlour occupied as before by Mrs. Legrand and Dr. Hull, when Alta showed them in.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And who can say--for very odd, sometimes, are the inarticulate processes of the mind--that there was not at the bottom of his thoughts something of the universal lover's willingness to let his mistress see him at his best?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They found the front parlour occupied as before by Mrs. Legrand and Dr. Hull, when Alta showed them in.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading And who can say--for very odd, sometimes, are the inarticulate processes of the mind--that there was not at the bottom of his thoughts something of the universal lover's willingness to let his mistress see him at his best?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As for Paul he had dressed himself with extreme care for the occasion, and looked to his best advantage.
transportnounUS /trænˈspɔːrt/
something that serves as a means of transportation
From this reading If Miss Ludington's desire for another glimpse of Ida had lacked the passionate intensity of Paul's, she had, notwithstanding, longed for it very ardently, and when at nine o'clock the next night the carriage drew up before Mrs. Legrand's door, she was in a transport of sweet anticipation.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading And who can say--for very odd, sometimes, are the inarticulate processes of the mind--that there was not at the bottom of his thoughts something of the universal lover's willingness to let his mistress see him at his best?
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading If Miss Ludington's desire for another glimpse of Ida had lacked the passionate intensity of Paul's, she had, notwithstanding, longed for it very ardently, and when at nine o'clock the next night the carriage drew up before Mrs. Legrand's door, she was in a transport of sweet anticipation.
precisely as stated
From this reading If Miss Ludington's desire for another glimpse of Ida had lacked the passionate intensity of Paul's, she had, notwithstanding, longed for it very ardently, and when at nine o'clock the next night the carriage drew up before Mrs. Legrand's door, she was in a transport of sweet anticipation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If Miss Ludington's desire for another glimpse of Ida had lacked the passionate intensity of Paul's, she had, notwithstanding, longed for it very ardently, and when at nine o'clock the next night the carriage drew up before Mrs. Legrand's door, she was in a transport of sweet anticipation.
at the time that
From this reading If Miss Ludington's desire for another glimpse of Ida had lacked the passionate intensity of Paul's, she had, notwithstanding, longed for it very ardently, and when at nine o'clock the next night the carriage drew up before Mrs. Legrand's door, she was in a transport of sweet anticipation.
which person or people
From this reading And who can say--for very odd, sometimes, are the inarticulate processes of the mind--that there was not at the bottom of his thoughts something of the universal lover's willingness to let his mistress see him at his best?
willingnessnounUS /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/
cheerful compliance
From this reading And who can say--for very odd, sometimes, are the inarticulate processes of the mind--that there was not at the bottom of his thoughts something of the universal lover's willingness to let his mistress see him at his best?
in the company of; together with
From this reading As for Paul he had dressed himself with extreme care for the occasion, and looked to his best advantage.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He had said to himself, "Shall I not show her as much observance as I would pay to a living woman?"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had said to himself, "Shall I not show her as much observance as I would pay to a living woman?"
