used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was under the influence of a remembrance too deep and too strong to yield easily to the lukewarm claim of friendship.
acutelyadverbUS /əˈkjuːtli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading He rode fast and far; and impossible it would be to define the feelings that passed through a mind so acutely sensitive, and so rootedly tenacious of all affections.
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading He rode fast and far; and impossible it would be to define the feelings that passed through a mind so acutely sensitive, and so rootedly tenacious of all 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 He rode fast and far; and impossible it would be to define the feelings that passed through a mind so acutely sensitive, and so rootedly tenacious of all affections.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was under the influence of a remembrance too deep and too strong to yield easily to the lukewarm claim of friendship.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lord L'Estrange did not proceed at once to Riecabocca's house.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He rode fast and far; and impossible it would be to define the feelings that passed through a mind so acutely sensitive, and so rootedly tenacious of all affections.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading He was under the influence of a remembrance too deep and too strong to yield easily to the lukewarm claim of friendship.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading "Vain task," he murmured, "to wean myself from the dead!
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading He was under the influence of a remembrance too deep and too strong to yield easily to the lukewarm claim of friendship.
defineverbUS /dɪˈfaɪn/
determine the essential quality of
From this reading He rode fast and far; and impossible it would be to define the feelings that passed through a mind so acutely sensitive, and so rootedly tenacious of all affections.
dejectionnoun
a state of melancholy depression
From this reading When, recalling his duty to the Italian, he once more struck into the road to Norwood, the slow pace of his horse was significant of his own exhausted spirits; a deep dejection had succeeded to feverish excitement.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Lord L'Estrange did not proceed at once to Riecabocca's house.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading When, recalling his duty to the Italian, he once more struck into the road to Norwood, the slow pace of his horse was significant of his own exhausted spirits; a deep dejection had succeeded to feverish excitement.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading He was under the influence of a remembrance too deep and too strong to yield easily to the lukewarm claim of friendship.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading When, recalling his duty to the Italian, he once more struck into the road to Norwood, the slow pace of his horse was significant of his own exhausted spirits; a deep dejection had succeeded to feverish excitement.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading When, recalling his duty to the Italian, he once more struck into the road to Norwood, the slow pace of his horse was significant of his own exhausted spirits; a deep dejection had succeeded to feverish excitement.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He rode fast and far; and impossible it would be to define the feelings that passed through a mind so acutely sensitive, and so rootedly tenacious of all affections.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading He rode fast and far; and impossible it would be to define the feelings that passed through a mind so acutely sensitive, and so rootedly tenacious of all affections.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading He rode fast and far; and impossible it would be to define the feelings that passed through a mind so acutely sensitive, and so rootedly tenacious of all affections.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading When, recalling his duty to the Italian, he once more struck into the road to Norwood, the slow pace of his horse was significant of his own exhausted spirits; a deep dejection had succeeded to feverish excitement.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading He was under the influence of a remembrance too deep and too strong to yield easily to the lukewarm claim of friendship.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Vain task," he murmured, "to wean myself from the dead!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When, recalling his duty to the Italian, he once more struck into the road to Norwood, the slow pace of his horse was significant of his own exhausted spirits; a deep dejection had succeeded to feverish excitement.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was under the influence of a remembrance too deep and too strong to yield easily to the lukewarm claim of friendship.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When, recalling his duty to the Italian, he once more struck into the road to Norwood, the slow pace of his horse was significant of his own exhausted spirits; a deep dejection had succeeded to feverish excitement.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading When, recalling his duty to the Italian, he once more struck into the road to Norwood, the slow pace of his horse was significant of his own exhausted spirits; a deep dejection had succeeded to feverish excitement.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Lord L'Estrange did not proceed at once to Riecabocca's house.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading He rode fast and far; and impossible it would be to define the feelings that passed through a mind so acutely sensitive, and so rootedly tenacious of all affections.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading He was under the influence of a remembrance too deep and too strong to yield easily to the lukewarm claim of friendship.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When, recalling his duty to the Italian, he once more struck into the road to Norwood, the slow pace of his horse was significant of his own exhausted spirits; a deep dejection had succeeded to feverish excitement.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He rode fast and far; and impossible it would be to define the feelings that passed through a mind so acutely sensitive, and so rootedly tenacious of all affections.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading When, recalling his duty to the Italian, he once more struck into the road to Norwood, the slow pace of his horse was significant of his own exhausted spirits; a deep dejection had succeeded to feverish excitement.
L'Estrange
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From this reading Lord L'Estrange did not proceed at once to Riecabocca's house.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord L'Estrange did not proceed at once to Riecabocca's house.
lukewarmadjectiveUS /ˈluːˈkwɔːrm/
moderately warm
From this reading He was under the influence of a remembrance too deep and too strong to yield easily to the lukewarm claim of friendship.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He rode fast and far; and impossible it would be to define the feelings that passed through a mind so acutely sensitive, and so rootedly tenacious of all affections.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When, recalling his duty to the Italian, he once more struck into the road to Norwood, the slow pace of his horse was significant of his own exhausted spirits; a deep dejection had succeeded to feverish excitement.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading "Vain task," he murmured, "to wean myself from the dead!
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "Vain task," he murmured, "to wean myself from the dead!
Norwood
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From this reading When, recalling his duty to the Italian, he once more struck into the road to Norwood, the slow pace of his horse was significant of his own exhausted spirits; a deep dejection had succeeded to feverish excitement.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lord L'Estrange did not proceed at once to Riecabocca's house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was under the influence of a remembrance too deep and too strong to yield easily to the lukewarm claim of friendship.
on one occasion
From this reading Lord L'Estrange did not proceed at once to Riecabocca's house.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading When, recalling his duty to the Italian, he once more struck into the road to Norwood, the slow pace of his horse was significant of his own exhausted spirits; a deep dejection had succeeded to feverish excitement.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading When, recalling his duty to the Italian, he once more struck into the road to Norwood, the slow pace of his horse was significant of his own exhausted spirits; a deep dejection had succeeded to feverish excitement.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He rode fast and far; and impossible it would be to define the feelings that passed through a mind so acutely sensitive, and so rootedly tenacious of all affections.
continue talking
From this reading Lord L'Estrange did not proceed at once to Riecabocca's house.
recallingverbUS /rɪˈkɔːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading When, recalling his duty to the Italian, he once more struck into the road to Norwood, the slow pace of his horse was significant of his own exhausted spirits; a deep dejection had succeeded to feverish excitement.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading He was under the influence of a remembrance too deep and too strong to yield easily to the lukewarm claim of friendship.
Riecabocca's
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From this reading Lord L'Estrange did not proceed at once to Riecabocca's house.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading When, recalling his duty to the Italian, he once more struck into the road to Norwood, the slow pace of his horse was significant of his own exhausted spirits; a deep dejection had succeeded to feverish excitement.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading He rode fast and far; and impossible it would be to define the feelings that passed through a mind so acutely sensitive, and so rootedly tenacious of all affections.
rootedly
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From this reading He rode fast and far; and impossible it would be to define the feelings that passed through a mind so acutely sensitive, and so rootedly tenacious of all affections.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading He rode fast and far; and impossible it would be to define the feelings that passed through a mind so acutely sensitive, and so rootedly tenacious of all affections.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading When, recalling his duty to the Italian, he once more struck into the road to Norwood, the slow pace of his horse was significant of his own exhausted spirits; a deep dejection had succeeded to feverish excitement.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading When, recalling his duty to the Italian, he once more struck into the road to Norwood, the slow pace of his horse was significant of his own exhausted spirits; a deep dejection had succeeded to feverish excitement.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He rode fast and far; and impossible it would be to define the feelings that passed through a mind so acutely sensitive, and so rootedly tenacious of all affections.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading When, recalling his duty to the Italian, he once more struck into the road to Norwood, the slow pace of his horse was significant of his own exhausted spirits; a deep dejection had succeeded to feverish excitement.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He was under the influence of a remembrance too deep and too strong to yield easily to the lukewarm claim of friendship.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading When, recalling his duty to the Italian, he once more struck into the road to Norwood, the slow pace of his horse was significant of his own exhausted spirits; a deep dejection had succeeded to feverish excitement.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading When, recalling his duty to the Italian, he once more struck into the road to Norwood, the slow pace of his horse was significant of his own exhausted spirits; a deep dejection had succeeded to feverish excitement.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading "Vain task," he murmured, "to wean myself from the dead!
tenaciousadjectiveUS /təˈneɪʃəs/
good at remembering
From this reading He rode fast and far; and impossible it would be to define the feelings that passed through a mind so acutely sensitive, and so rootedly tenacious of all affections.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He rode fast and far; and impossible it would be to define the feelings that passed through a mind so acutely sensitive, and so rootedly tenacious of all affections.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was under the influence of a remembrance too deep and too strong to yield easily to the lukewarm claim of friendship.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He rode fast and far; and impossible it would be to define the feelings that passed through a mind so acutely sensitive, and so rootedly tenacious of all affections.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lord L'Estrange did not proceed at once to Riecabocca's house.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He was under the influence of a remembrance too deep and too strong to yield easily to the lukewarm claim of friendship.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He was under the influence of a remembrance too deep and too strong to yield easily to the lukewarm claim of friendship.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading "Vain task," he murmured, "to wean myself from the dead!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was under the influence of a remembrance too deep and too strong to yield easily to the lukewarm claim of friendship.
weanverbUS /wiːn/
gradually deprive (infants and young mammals) of mother's milk
From this reading "Vain task," he murmured, "to wean myself from the dead!
at the time that
From this reading When, recalling his duty to the Italian, he once more struck into the road to Norwood, the slow pace of his horse was significant of his own exhausted spirits; a deep dejection had succeeded to feverish excitement.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He rode fast and far; and impossible it would be to define the feelings that passed through a mind so acutely sensitive, and so rootedly tenacious of all affections.
be the cause or source of
From this reading He was under the influence of a remembrance too deep and too strong to yield easily to the lukewarm claim of friendship.
