used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Yes," said John, playing with fire, and finding therein a heady mixture of fearfulness and joy.
Ah
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From this reading "Ah?" said Maria Dolores, reserved indeed, but not without an undertone of sympathy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Yes," said John, nothing daunted, "though unlike his, mine is an unreciprocated flame, and unavowed."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Yes," said John, nothing daunted, "though unlike his, mine is an unreciprocated flame, and unavowed."
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading "The woman I love doesn't dream I love her, and dreams still less of loving me,--for which blessed circumstance may Heaven make me truly thankful."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Ah?" said Maria Dolores, reserved indeed, but not without an undertone of sympathy.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading "The woman I love doesn't dream I love her, and dreams still less of loving me,--for which blessed circumstance may Heaven make me truly thankful."
dauntedadjectiveUS /ˈdɔːntɪd/
caused to show discomposure
From this reading "Yes," said John, nothing daunted, "though unlike his, mine is an unreciprocated flame, and unavowed."
doesn't
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From this reading "The woman I love doesn't dream I love her, and dreams still less of loving me,--for which blessed circumstance may Heaven make me truly thankful."
Dolores
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From this reading "Ah?" said Maria Dolores, reserved indeed, but not without an undertone of sympathy.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading The sentiment sounding unlikely, Maria Dolores raised doubtful eyes.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading "The woman I love doesn't dream I love her, and dreams still less of loving me,--for which blessed circumstance may Heaven make me truly thankful."
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading "The woman I love doesn't dream I love her, and dreams still less of loving me,--for which blessed circumstance may Heaven make me truly thankful."
opinion or judgment
From this reading The sentiment sounding unlikely, Maria Dolores raised doubtful eyes.
fearfulnessnoun
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading "Yes," said John, playing with fire, and finding therein a heady mixture of fearfulness and joy.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading "Yes," said John, playing with fire, and finding therein a heady mixture of fearfulness and joy.
start firing a weapon
From this reading "Yes," said John, playing with fire, and finding therein a heady mixture of fearfulness and joy.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading "Yes," said John, nothing daunted, "though unlike his, mine is an unreciprocated flame, and unavowed."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "The woman I love doesn't dream I love her, and dreams still less of loving me,--for which blessed circumstance may Heaven make me truly thankful."
headyadjectiveUS /ˈhedi/
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
From this reading "Yes," said John, playing with fire, and finding therein a heady mixture of fearfulness and joy.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading "The woman I love doesn't dream I love her, and dreams still less of loving me,--for which blessed circumstance may Heaven make me truly thankful."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "The woman I love doesn't dream I love her, and dreams still less of loving me,--for which blessed circumstance may Heaven make me truly thankful."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Yes," said John, nothing daunted, "though unlike his, mine is an unreciprocated flame, and unavowed."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "The woman I love doesn't dream I love her, and dreams still less of loving me,--for which blessed circumstance may Heaven make me truly thankful."
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Ah?" said Maria Dolores, reserved indeed, but not without an undertone of sympathy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes," said John, nothing daunted, "though unlike his, mine is an unreciprocated flame, and unavowed."
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "Yes," said John, nothing daunted, "though unlike his, mine is an unreciprocated flame, and unavowed."
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading "Yes," said John, playing with fire, and finding therein a heady mixture of fearfulness and joy.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading "The woman I love doesn't dream I love her, and dreams still less of loving me,--for which blessed circumstance may Heaven make me truly thankful."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "The woman I love doesn't dream I love her, and dreams still less of loving me,--for which blessed circumstance may Heaven make me truly thankful."
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading "The woman I love doesn't dream I love her, and dreams still less of loving me,--for which blessed circumstance may Heaven make me truly thankful."
engage in
From this reading "The woman I love doesn't dream I love her, and dreams still less of loving me,--for which blessed circumstance may Heaven make me truly thankful."
MarianounUS /mərˈiːə/
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading "Ah?" said Maria Dolores, reserved indeed, but not without an undertone of sympathy.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "The woman I love doesn't dream I love her, and dreams still less of loving me,--for which blessed circumstance may Heaven make me truly thankful."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "The woman I love doesn't dream I love her, and dreams still less of loving me,--for which blessed circumstance may Heaven make me truly thankful."
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Yes," said John, nothing daunted, "though unlike his, mine is an unreciprocated flame, and unavowed."
mixturenounUS /ˈmɪkstʃər/
(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
From this reading "Yes," said John, playing with fire, and finding therein a heady mixture of fearfulness and joy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Ah?" said Maria Dolores, reserved indeed, but not without an undertone of sympathy.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Yes," said John, nothing daunted, "though unlike his, mine is an unreciprocated flame, and unavowed."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Ah?" said Maria Dolores, reserved indeed, but not without an undertone of sympathy.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading "Yes," said John, playing with fire, and finding therein a heady mixture of fearfulness and joy.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading The sentiment sounding unlikely, Maria Dolores raised doubtful eyes.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading "Ah?" said Maria Dolores, reserved indeed, but not without an undertone of sympathy.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes," said John, nothing daunted, "though unlike his, mine is an unreciprocated flame, and unavowed."
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading The sentiment sounding unlikely, Maria Dolores raised doubtful eyes.
soundingadjectiveUS /ˈsaʊndɪŋ/
appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms
From this reading The sentiment sounding unlikely, Maria Dolores raised doubtful eyes.
not in physical motion
From this reading "The woman I love doesn't dream I love her, and dreams still less of loving me,--for which blessed circumstance may Heaven make me truly thankful."
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading "Ah?" said Maria Dolores, reserved indeed, but not without an undertone of sympathy.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading "The woman I love doesn't dream I love her, and dreams still less of loving me,--for which blessed circumstance may Heaven make me truly thankful."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The woman I love doesn't dream I love her, and dreams still less of loving me,--for which blessed circumstance may Heaven make me truly thankful."
thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading "Yes," said John, playing with fire, and finding therein a heady mixture of fearfulness and joy.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Yes," said John, nothing daunted, "though unlike his, mine is an unreciprocated flame, and unavowed."
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "The woman I love doesn't dream I love her, and dreams still less of loving me,--for which blessed circumstance may Heaven make me truly thankful."
unavowedadjective
not openly expressed
From this reading "Yes," said John, nothing daunted, "though unlike his, mine is an unreciprocated flame, and unavowed."
undertonenounUS /ˈʌndərtoʊn/
a quiet or hushed tone of voice
From this reading "Ah?" said Maria Dolores, reserved indeed, but not without an undertone of sympathy.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading "Yes," said John, nothing daunted, "though unlike his, mine is an unreciprocated flame, and unavowed."
unlikelyadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪkli/
not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
From this reading The sentiment sounding unlikely, Maria Dolores raised doubtful eyes.
unreciprocatedadjective
not returned in kind
From this reading "Yes," said John, nothing daunted, "though unlike his, mine is an unreciprocated flame, and unavowed."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "The woman I love doesn't dream I love her, and dreams still less of loving me,--for which blessed circumstance may Heaven make me truly thankful."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Yes," said John, playing with fire, and finding therein a heady mixture of fearfulness and joy.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Ah?" said Maria Dolores, reserved indeed, but not without an undertone of sympathy.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "The woman I love doesn't dream I love her, and dreams still less of loving me,--for which blessed circumstance may Heaven make me truly thankful."
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," said John, nothing daunted, "though unlike his, mine is an unreciprocated flame, and unavowed."
