used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE OPENING OF A DUEL.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The appearance of a rival had laid the spark to his heart, and while the love-light was in his eyes, a new gravity, a new gentleness added grace to his bearing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For when he showed himself early next morning, before my lady appeared, I noticed at once a change in him; and though at first I was at a loss to explain it, I presently saw that that had happened which might have been expected.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The appearance of a rival had laid the spark to his heart, and while the love-light was in his eyes, a new gravity, a new gentleness added grace to his bearing.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For when he showed himself early next morning, before my lady appeared, I noticed at once a change in him; and though at first I was at a loss to explain it, I presently saw that that had happened which might have been expected.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For when he showed himself early next morning, before my lady appeared, I noticed at once a change in him; and though at first I was at a loss to explain it, I presently saw that that had happened which might have been expected.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading The appearance of a rival had laid the spark to his heart, and while the love-light was in his eyes, a new gravity, a new gentleness added grace to his bearing.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I never knew where the Waldgrave spent that night, but I think it must have been with the fairies.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading For when he showed himself early next morning, before my lady appeared, I noticed at once a change in him; and though at first I was at a loss to explain it, I presently saw that that had happened which might have been expected.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I never knew where the Waldgrave spent that night, but I think it must have been with the fairies.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading For when he showed himself early next morning, before my lady appeared, I noticed at once a change in him; and though at first I was at a loss to explain it, I presently saw that that had happened which might have been expected.
DUELnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading THE OPENING OF A DUEL.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading For when he showed himself early next morning, before my lady appeared, I noticed at once a change in him; and though at first I was at a loss to explain it, I presently saw that that had happened which might have been expected.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading For when he showed himself early next morning, before my lady appeared, I noticed at once a change in him; and though at first I was at a loss to explain it, I presently saw that that had happened which might have been expected.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading For when he showed himself early next morning, before my lady appeared, I noticed at once a change in him; and though at first I was at a loss to explain it, I presently saw that that had happened which might have been expected.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The appearance of a rival had laid the spark to his heart, and while the love-light was in his eyes, a new gravity, a new gentleness added grace to his bearing.
fairiesnounUS /ˈferiz/
plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading I never knew where the Waldgrave spent that night, but I think it must have been with the fairies.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For when he showed himself early next morning, before my lady appeared, I noticed at once a change in him; and though at first I was at a loss to explain it, I presently saw that that had happened which might have been expected.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For when he showed himself early next morning, before my lady appeared, I noticed at once a change in him; and though at first I was at a loss to explain it, I presently saw that that had happened which might have been expected.
gentlenessnounUS /ˈdʒentəlnəs/
the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual
From this reading The appearance of a rival had laid the spark to his heart, and while the love-light was in his eyes, a new gravity, a new gentleness added grace to his bearing.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The temper and pettiness of yesterday were gone.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading The appearance of a rival had laid the spark to his heart, and while the love-light was in his eyes, a new gravity, a new gentleness added grace to his bearing.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading The appearance of a rival had laid the spark to his heart, and while the love-light was in his eyes, a new gravity, a new gentleness added grace to his bearing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For when he showed himself early next morning, before my lady appeared, I noticed at once a change in him; and though at first I was at a loss to explain it, I presently saw that that had happened which might have been expected.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading For when he showed himself early next morning, before my lady appeared, I noticed at once a change in him; and though at first I was at a loss to explain it, I presently saw that that had happened which might have been expected.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I never knew where the Waldgrave spent that night, but I think it must have been with the fairies.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For when he showed himself early next morning, before my lady appeared, I noticed at once a change in him; and though at first I was at a loss to explain it, I presently saw that that had happened which might have been expected.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The appearance of a rival had laid the spark to his heart, and while the love-light was in his eyes, a new gravity, a new gentleness added grace to his bearing.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For when he showed himself early next morning, before my lady appeared, I noticed at once a change in him; and though at first I was at a loss to explain it, I presently saw that that had happened which might have been expected.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading For when he showed himself early next morning, before my lady appeared, I noticed at once a change in him; and though at first I was at a loss to explain it, I presently saw that that had happened which might have been expected.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The appearance of a rival had laid the spark to his heart, and while the love-light was in his eyes, a new gravity, a new gentleness added grace to his bearing.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I never knew where the Waldgrave spent that night, but I think it must have been with the fairies.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For when he showed himself early next morning, before my lady appeared, I noticed at once a change in him; and though at first I was at a loss to explain it, I presently saw that that had happened which might have been expected.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I never knew where the Waldgrave spent that night, but I think it must have been with the fairies.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I never knew where the Waldgrave spent that night, but I think it must have been with the fairies.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading For when he showed himself early next morning, before my lady appeared, I noticed at once a change in him; and though at first I was at a loss to explain it, I presently saw that that had happened which might have been expected.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The appearance of a rival had laid the spark to his heart, and while the love-light was in his eyes, a new gravity, a new gentleness added grace to his bearing.
something that is lost
From this reading For when he showed himself early next morning, before my lady appeared, I noticed at once a change in him; and though at first I was at a loss to explain it, I presently saw that that had happened which might have been expected.
love-light
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From this reading The appearance of a rival had laid the spark to his heart, and while the love-light was in his eyes, a new gravity, a new gentleness added grace to his bearing.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading For when he showed himself early next morning, before my lady appeared, I noticed at once a change in him; and though at first I was at a loss to explain it, I presently saw that that had happened which might have been expected.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading For when he showed himself early next morning, before my lady appeared, I noticed at once a change in him; and though at first I was at a loss to explain it, I presently saw that that had happened which might have been expected.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I never knew where the Waldgrave spent that night, but I think it must have been with the fairies.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading For when he showed himself early next morning, before my lady appeared, I noticed at once a change in him; and though at first I was at a loss to explain it, I presently saw that that had happened which might have been expected.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I never knew where the Waldgrave spent that night, but I think it must have been with the fairies.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The appearance of a rival had laid the spark to his heart, and while the love-light was in his eyes, a new gravity, a new gentleness added grace to his bearing.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading For when he showed himself early next morning, before my lady appeared, I noticed at once a change in him; and though at first I was at a loss to explain it, I presently saw that that had happened which might have been expected.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I never knew where the Waldgrave spent that night, but I think it must have been with the fairies.
being perceived or observed
From this reading For when he showed himself early next morning, before my lady appeared, I noticed at once a change in him; and though at first I was at a loss to explain it, I presently saw that that had happened which might have been expected.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE OPENING OF A DUEL.
on one occasion
From this reading For when he showed himself early next morning, before my lady appeared, I noticed at once a change in him; and though at first I was at a loss to explain it, I presently saw that that had happened which might have been expected.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading THE OPENING OF A DUEL.
pettinessnounUS /ˈpetinəs/
narrowness of mind or ideas or views
From this reading The temper and pettiness of yesterday were gone.
in the near future
From this reading For when he showed himself early next morning, before my lady appeared, I noticed at once a change in him; and though at first I was at a loss to explain it, I presently saw that that had happened which might have been expected.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading The appearance of a rival had laid the spark to his heart, and while the love-light was in his eyes, a new gravity, a new gentleness added grace to his bearing.
cut with a saw
From this reading For when he showed himself early next morning, before my lady appeared, I noticed at once a change in him; and though at first I was at a loss to explain it, I presently saw that that had happened which might have been expected.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading For when he showed himself early next morning, before my lady appeared, I noticed at once a change in him; and though at first I was at a loss to explain it, I presently saw that that had happened which might have been expected.
sparknounUS /spɑːrk/
a momentary flash of light
From this reading The appearance of a rival had laid the spark to his heart, and while the love-light was in his eyes, a new gravity, a new gentleness added grace to his bearing.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading I never knew where the Waldgrave spent that night, but I think it must have been with the fairies.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading The temper and pettiness of yesterday were gone.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I never knew where the Waldgrave spent that night, but I think it must have been with the fairies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OPENING OF A DUEL.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I never knew where the Waldgrave spent that night, but I think it must have been with the fairies.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading For when he showed himself early next morning, before my lady appeared, I noticed at once a change in him; and though at first I was at a loss to explain it, I presently saw that that had happened which might have been expected.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For when he showed himself early next morning, before my lady appeared, I noticed at once a change in him; and though at first I was at a loss to explain it, I presently saw that that had happened which might have been expected.
Waldgrave
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I never knew where the Waldgrave spent that night, but I think it must have been with the fairies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For when he showed himself early next morning, before my lady appeared, I noticed at once a change in him; and though at first I was at a loss to explain it, I presently saw that that had happened which might have been expected.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The temper and pettiness of yesterday were gone.
at the time that
From this reading For when he showed himself early next morning, before my lady appeared, I noticed at once a change in him; and though at first I was at a loss to explain it, I presently saw that that had happened which might have been expected.
in or at the place that
From this reading I never knew where the Waldgrave spent that night, but I think it must have been with the fairies.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For when he showed himself early next morning, before my lady appeared, I noticed at once a change in him; and though at first I was at a loss to explain it, I presently saw that that had happened which might have been expected.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The appearance of a rival had laid the spark to his heart, and while the love-light was in his eyes, a new gravity, a new gentleness added grace to his bearing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I never knew where the Waldgrave spent that night, but I think it must have been with the fairies.
the day immediately before today
From this reading The temper and pettiness of yesterday were gone.
