accompaniesverbUS /əˈkʌmpəniz/
third-person singular of “accompany” — be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading I find him just what I expected, from my general knowledge of human nature; for as love ordinarily goes with youth, so modesty usually accompanies talent.
affectionatelyadverbUS /əˈfekʃənətli/
with affection
From this reading Randal had scarcely left the house before Mrs. Riccabocca, who was affectionately anxious in all that concerned Violante, rejoined her husband.
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading "And you think not in any way swayed by interest in his affections?"
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Randal had scarcely left the house before Mrs. Riccabocca, who was affectionately anxious in all that concerned Violante, rejoined her husband.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He is young, ergo, he is in love; he has talent, ergo, he is modest, modest and ingenuous."
eagerly desirous
From this reading Randal had scarcely left the house before Mrs. Riccabocca, who was affectionately anxious in all that concerned Violante, rejoined her husband.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "And you think not in any way swayed by interest in his affections?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I find him just what I expected, from my general knowledge of human nature; for as love ordinarily goes with youth, so modesty usually accompanies talent.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Randal had scarcely left the house before Mrs. Riccabocca, who was affectionately anxious in all that concerned Violante, rejoined her husband.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "And you think not in any way swayed by interest in his affections?"
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Randal had scarcely left the house before Mrs. Riccabocca, who was affectionately anxious in all that concerned Violante, rejoined her husband.
ergoadverbUS /ˈɜːrɡoʊ/
(used as a sentence connector) therefore or consequently
From this reading He is young, ergo, he is in love; he has talent, ergo, he is modest, modest and ingenuous."
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading I find him just what I expected, from my general knowledge of human nature; for as love ordinarily goes with youth, so modesty usually accompanies talent.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I find him just what I expected, from my general knowledge of human nature; for as love ordinarily goes with youth, so modesty usually accompanies talent.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I find him just what I expected, from my general knowledge of human nature; for as love ordinarily goes with youth, so modesty usually accompanies talent.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I find him just what I expected, from my general knowledge of human nature; for as love ordinarily goes with youth, so modesty usually accompanies talent.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading I find him just what I expected, from my general knowledge of human nature; for as love ordinarily goes with youth, so modesty usually accompanies talent.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading I find him just what I expected, from my general knowledge of human nature; for as love ordinarily goes with youth, so modesty usually accompanies talent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Randal had scarcely left the house before Mrs. Riccabocca, who was affectionately anxious in all that concerned Violante, rejoined her husband.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is young, ergo, he is in love; he has talent, ergo, he is modest, modest and ingenuous."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is young, ergo, he is in love; he has talent, ergo, he is modest, modest and ingenuous."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Randal had scarcely left the house before Mrs. Riccabocca, who was affectionately anxious in all that concerned Violante, rejoined her husband.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I find him just what I expected, from my general knowledge of human nature; for as love ordinarily goes with youth, so modesty usually accompanies talent.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "And you think not in any way swayed by interest in his affections?"
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Randal had scarcely left the house before Mrs. Riccabocca, who was affectionately anxious in all that concerned Violante, rejoined her husband.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading I find him just what I expected, from my general knowledge of human nature; for as love ordinarily goes with youth, so modesty usually accompanies talent.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Randal had scarcely left the house before Mrs. Riccabocca, who was affectionately anxious in all that concerned Violante, rejoined her husband.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I like the young man very well," said the sage,--"very well indeed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Randal had scarcely left the house before Mrs. Riccabocca, who was affectionately anxious in all that concerned Violante, rejoined her husband.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "I like the young man very well," said the sage,--"very well indeed.
ingenuousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʒenjuːəs/
characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious
From this reading He is young, ergo, he is in love; he has talent, ergo, he is modest, modest and ingenuous."
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "And you think not in any way swayed by interest in his affections?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is young, ergo, he is in love; he has talent, ergo, he is modest, modest and ingenuous."
and nothing more
From this reading I find him just what I expected, from my general knowledge of human nature; for as love ordinarily goes with youth, so modesty usually accompanies talent.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading I find him just what I expected, from my general knowledge of human nature; for as love ordinarily goes with youth, so modesty usually accompanies talent.
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 Randal had scarcely left the house before Mrs. Riccabocca, who was affectionately anxious in all that concerned Violante, rejoined her husband.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I like the young man very well," said the sage,--"very well indeed.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I find him just what I expected, from my general knowledge of human nature; for as love ordinarily goes with youth, so modesty usually accompanies talent.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I like the young man very well," said the sage,--"very well indeed.
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading He is young, ergo, he is in love; he has talent, ergo, he is modest, modest and ingenuous."
modestynounUS /ˈmɑːdəsti/
freedom from vanity or conceit
From this reading I find him just what I expected, from my general knowledge of human nature; for as love ordinarily goes with youth, so modesty usually accompanies talent.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Randal had scarcely left the house before Mrs. Riccabocca, who was affectionately anxious in all that concerned Violante, rejoined her husband.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I find him just what I expected, from my general knowledge of human nature; for as love ordinarily goes with youth, so modesty usually accompanies talent.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading I find him just what I expected, from my general knowledge of human nature; for as love ordinarily goes with youth, so modesty usually accompanies talent.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "And you think not in any way swayed by interest in his affections?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I find him just what I expected, from my general knowledge of human nature; for as love ordinarily goes with youth, so modesty usually accompanies talent.
ordinarilyadverbUS /ˌɔːrdəˈnerəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading I find him just what I expected, from my general knowledge of human nature; for as love ordinarily goes with youth, so modesty usually accompanies talent.
Randal
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From this reading Randal had scarcely left the house before Mrs. Riccabocca, who was affectionately anxious in all that concerned Violante, rejoined her husband.
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading Randal had scarcely left the house before Mrs. Riccabocca, who was affectionately anxious in all that concerned Violante, rejoined her husband.
Riccabocca
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From this reading Randal had scarcely left the house before Mrs. Riccabocca, who was affectionately anxious in all that concerned Violante, rejoined her husband.
sagenounUS /seɪdʒ/
a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
From this reading "I like the young man very well," said the sage,--"very well indeed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I like the young man very well," said the sage,--"very well indeed.
only a very short time before
From this reading Randal had scarcely left the house before Mrs. Riccabocca, who was affectionately anxious in all that concerned Violante, rejoined her husband.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I find him just what I expected, from my general knowledge of human nature; for as love ordinarily goes with youth, so modesty usually accompanies talent.
swayedverbUS /sweɪd/
past form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading "And you think not in any way swayed by interest in his affections?"
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading I find him just what I expected, from my general knowledge of human nature; for as love ordinarily goes with youth, so modesty usually accompanies talent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Randal had scarcely left the house before Mrs. Riccabocca, who was affectionately anxious in all that concerned Violante, rejoined her husband.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Randal had scarcely left the house before Mrs. Riccabocca, who was affectionately anxious in all that concerned Violante, rejoined her husband.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "And you think not in any way swayed by interest in his affections?"
under normal conditions
From this reading I find him just what I expected, from my general knowledge of human nature; for as love ordinarily goes with youth, so modesty usually accompanies talent.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I like the young man very well," said the sage,--"very well indeed.
Violante
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From this reading Randal had scarcely left the house before Mrs. Riccabocca, who was affectionately anxious in all that concerned Violante, rejoined her husband.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Randal had scarcely left the house before Mrs. Riccabocca, who was affectionately anxious in all that concerned Violante, rejoined her husband.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "And you think not in any way swayed by interest in his affections?"
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "I like the young man very well," said the sage,--"very well indeed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I find him just what I expected, from my general knowledge of human nature; for as love ordinarily goes with youth, so modesty usually accompanies talent.
which person or people
From this reading Randal had scarcely left the house before Mrs. Riccabocca, who was affectionately anxious in all that concerned Violante, rejoined her husband.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I find him just what I expected, from my general knowledge of human nature; for as love ordinarily goes with youth, so modesty usually accompanies talent.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And you think not in any way swayed by interest in his affections?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "I like the young man very well," said the sage,--"very well indeed.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading I find him just what I expected, from my general knowledge of human nature; for as love ordinarily goes with youth, so modesty usually accompanies talent.
